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Magic Island House Reef

Philippines / Cebu

Magic Island House Reef is a reef diving and wall diving and macro diving dive site lead in Cebu, Philippines. The reference depth is 16-20 m, entry is usually by shore 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

20 m

Average depth

16 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov, Dec

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Cebu dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 16-20 m
  • • Entry: shore dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: turtle, nudibranch, coral

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Magic Island House 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

turtlenudibranchcoral

Dive types

ReefWallMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 16-20 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

Magic Island House Reef

9.933, 123.377

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Magic Island House 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 Magic Island House Reef are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Nov, Dec. 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 turtle, nudibranch, coral.