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Balicasag Island

Philippines / Balicasag Island

Balicasag Island is a drift diving and reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Balicasag Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 20-30 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source page provides coordinates, terrain clues, and broad site characteristics, so WhereDive treats this as a structured planning record rather than a fully surveyed local briefing. Confirm daily conditions, visibility, and guide advice before adding it to your itinerary.

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Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

30 m

Average depth

20 m

Current

Medium

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Best for

Beginner friendly No
AOW recommended Yes
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience No

Highlights

  • • Balicasag Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving
  • • Reference depth: 20-30 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  • • Likely highlights: coral

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

coral

Dive types

DriftReefWall

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 20-30 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.

Map and coordinates

Balicasag Island

9.516, 123.684

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Balicasag Island is better for AOW or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for Balicasag Island are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Medium. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include coral.