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7 Seas Reef

Philippines / Mactan Island

7 Seas Reef is a drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving dive site lead in Mactan Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 30-50 m, entry is usually by shore dive, and the planning level is advanced 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

Advanced

Recommended dives

40+

Max depth

50 m

Average depth

30 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

  • • Mactan Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 30-50 m
  • • Entry: shore dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  • • Likely highlights: barracuda, reef fish, nudibranch, coral

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing 7 Seas 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

barracudareef fishnudibranchcoral

Dive types

DriftReefWallMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 30-50 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as medium, 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

7 Seas Reef

10.260, 123.985

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

7 Seas Reef is better for Advanced or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.

What are the best months to dive here? +

The recommended months for 7 Seas Reef 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 barracuda, reef fish, nudibranch, coral.