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Sunken Island

Philippines / Moalboal

Sunken Island is a reef diving and drift diving dive site lead in Moalboal, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is best for advanced divers. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving and drift 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.

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Recommended level

Advanced

Recommended dives

50+

Max depth

18 m

Average depth

12 m

Current

Strong

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Moalboal dive-site lead for reef diving and drift diving
  • • Reference depth: 6-18 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

If you are comparing Sunken Island 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

ReefDrift

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 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

Sunken Island

9.946, 123.368

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Sunken Island 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 Sunken Island are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

The current rating is Strong. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include coral.