Philippines
Southern Leyte
Southern Leyte in Philippines is organized on WhereDive as a practical diving destination page. It is designed to help divers compare season, difficulty, current, visibility, and travel logistics before choosing specific dive operators or underwater sites.
For trip planning, Southern Leyte is most relevant to divers interested in reef diving, wreck diving, manta ray encounters and whale shark encounters, with likely highlights including manta rays, whale sharks, sharks, turtles, coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and barracuda. The baseline difficulty is OW and above; OW divers should prioritize shallow, low-current guided dives, while AOW and experienced divers can evaluate boat dives, drift conditions, or deeper profiles where available.
Best season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
Suitable levels
OW divers / Beginner divers / Underwater photographers
Dive sites
25
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Recommended level
OW
Current
Mild
Southern Leyte Diving Overview
The best months to consider are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec. Visibility varies with season, tide, and rainfall, and the current is best treated as mild. The reference page surfaces about 17 underwater site leads, so final dive plans should still be checked against recent sea conditions, operator briefings, marine park rules, and logged-dive requirements.
Best for
Highlights
- • Southern Leyte, Philippines destination page for season and level planning
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Best for: reef diving, wreck diving, manta ray encounters and whale shark encounters
- • Likely highlights: manta rays, whale sharks, sharks, turtles, coral gardens, reef fish and schooling fish and barracuda
- • Difficulty reference: OW and above; current reference: mild
What this page helps you decide
Use this page to decide whether Southern Leyte fits your certification level, travel months, marine-life goals, and liveaboard or resort planning style.
Season & Conditions
Prioritize Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives.
Travel Planning
- • For Southern Leyte, confirm the nearest airport, harbor, boat time, and transfer window before booking dives or liveaboards.
- • Reference transport notes suggest combining land and boat transfers; always check current schedules and weather notices.
Dive types
Marine life
Dive sites in this destination
Adrian's Cove
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 24-40 m
Ampo
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving, wreck diving, manta ray encounters and whale shark encounters
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Blue Cathedral
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 36-40 m
Bonny’s Place
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Bunga Bend
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 32 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 15-32 m
Burgos
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 26-30 m
Casulian
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
Coral Garden
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 20 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 12-20 m
Crocodile Rocks
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Daku Arch
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 16 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 16 m
Dapa
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
Ghost Town
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Gunther’s Wall
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Lungsodaan MPA
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 36-40 m
Maureen’s Place Wreck
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for wreck diving and macro photography
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Max Climax Wall
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 45 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for wall diving
- • Reference depth: 12-45 m
Medicare
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Napantao
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Padre Burgos Pier
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 5 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 3-5 m
Peter's Mound
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for macro photography
- • Reference depth: 15-40 m
Pilar
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 14-18 m
Santa Monica
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 30 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 26-30 m
Sunok
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 45 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for wall diving and whale shark encounters
- • Reference depth: 10-45 m
Tangkaan Point
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 40 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 24-40 m
Turtle Rock
Philippines / Southern Leyte
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec
- • Southern Leyte dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Suggested itinerary
Plan 3 to 5 dive days, starting with a check dive before choosing signature Southern Leyte sites based on conditions. For liveaboards, confirm route and seasonal marine-life targets.
Getting there
Current transport guidance: confirm nearest airport, harbor transfer, boat time, and weather cancellation policy before booking.
FAQ
Is Southern Leyte suitable for OW divers? +
Southern Leyte has OW-friendly options, but each site, daily conditions, and operator requirements should be checked.
What is the best season for Southern Leyte? +
Prioritize Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, Dec for easier dive scheduling, course planning, or fun dives.
What type of diving is Southern Leyte known for? +
Southern Leyte is relevant for Reef, Wreck, Manta, Whale shark.
Is Southern Leyte good for photographers? +
Yes, the destination includes wide-angle or macro-friendly dive themes.