Advanced Strong Boat

Nunez Shoal

Philippines / Malapascua Island

Nunez Shoal is a wall diving dive site lead in Malapascua Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 40 m, entry is usually by boat 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.

Recommended level

Advanced

Recommended dives

40+

Max depth

40 m

Average depth

40 m

Current

Strong

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Apr, May

Best for

Beginner friendly No

AOW recommended Yes

Photography friendly Yes

Limited drift experience No

Highlights

• Malapascua Island dive-site lead for wall diving
• Reference depth: 40 m
• Entry: boat dive
• Recommended months: Apr, May
• Likely highlights: coral

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Nunez Shoal by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.

Marine life

coral

Dive types

Wall

Safety notes

• Plan conservatively around the 40 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
• Treat current as strong, 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