Bugtong Bato
Philippines / Malapascua Island
Bugtong Bato is a reef diving and wall diving and macro diving dive site lead in Malapascua Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 16-20 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.
Recommended level
AOW
Recommended dives
25+
Max depth
20 m
Average depth
16 m
Current
Medium
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Apr, May
Best for
Highlights
- • Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 16-20 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May
- • Likely highlights: nudibranch, frogfish, coral
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Bugtong Bato 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 16-20 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
Bugtong Bato
11.348, 124.106
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- Max depth
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- Best months
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- Max depth
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- Best months
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Bugtong Bato 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 Bugtong Bato are Apr, May. 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 nudibranch, frogfish, coral.