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Exotic House Reef

Philippines / Malapascua Island

Exotic House Reef is a reef diving and macro diving dive site lead in Malapascua Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 9-12 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is beginner 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

Beginner

Recommended dives

5+

Max depth

12 m

Average depth

9 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Apr, May

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Malapascua Island dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 9-12 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Apr, May
  • • Likely highlights: nudibranch, soft coral, coral

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Exotic 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

nudibranchsoft coralcoral

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 9-12 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as mild, 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

Exotic House Reef

11.330, 124.126

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Exotic House Reef 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 Exotic House Reef are Apr, May. 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 nudibranch, soft coral, coral.