Panagsama Reef
Philippines / Cebu City
Panagsama Reef is a reef diving and wall diving dive site lead in Cebu City, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and wall diving, 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
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Best for
Highlights
- • Cebu City dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: shore dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
- • Likely highlights: sardine schools, coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Panagsama Reef by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • shore 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: Shore.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Panagsama Reef
10.292, 123.888
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- Best months
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Panagsama Reef 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 Panagsama Reef are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include sardine, coral, reef fish.