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Tongo Point

Philippines / Moalboal

Tongo Point is a reef diving, wall diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters dive site lead in Moalboal, Philippines. The reference depth is 12-20 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is AOW recommended. The source card points to a profile suited to reef diving, wall diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters, 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

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

20 m

Average depth

20 m

Current

Mild

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 Yes

Highlights

  • • Moalboal dive-site lead for reef diving, wall diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters
  • • Reference depth: 12-20 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: whale sharks, sharks, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

whale sharksharknudibranchcoral

Dive types

ReefWallMacroWhale shark

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 12-20 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

Tongo Point

9.934, 123.348

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Tongo Point 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 Tongo Point 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 Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include whale shark, shark, nudibranch, coral.