AOW Medium Boat

Mamsa Point

Philippines / Apo Island

Mamsa Point is a reef diving and macro photography dive site lead in Apo Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 5-25 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and macro photography, so WhereDive treats it as a planning lead rather than a fully surveyed site record. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.

Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

25 m

Average depth

15 m

Current

Medium

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

Best for

Beginner friendly No

AOW recommended Yes

Photography friendly Yes

Limited drift experience No

Highlights

• Apo Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro photography
• Reference depth: 5-25 m
• Entry: boat dive
• Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
• Likely highlights: barracuda, nudibranchs and macro life, coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Mamsa Point by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

barracudanudibranchcoralreef fish

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 5-25 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
• Treat current as medium, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
• boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
• This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
• Entry type: Boat.
• Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.

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