Maharlika Beach
Philippines / General Santos
Maharlika Beach is a reef diving dive site lead in General Santos, Philippines. The reference depth is 9-15 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is OW and above. The source card points to a profile suited to reef 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
OW
Recommended dives
10+
Max depth
15 m
Average depth
15 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • General Santos dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 9-15 m
- • Entry: shore dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • Likely highlights: coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Maharlika Beach 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 9-15 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
Maharlika Beach
6.133, 125.145
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
- • General Santos dive-site lead for reef diving
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- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Maharlika Beach is relatively suitable for OW divers, but conditions and guide decisions still matter.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Maharlika Beach are Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, 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 coral, reef fish.