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Big la Laguna

Philippines / Puerto Galera

Big la Laguna is a reef diving and wreck diving and macro diving dive site lead in Puerto Galera, Philippines. The reference depth is 17-22 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.

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Recommended level

AOW

Recommended dives

25+

Max depth

22 m

Average depth

17 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

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

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Puerto Galera dive-site lead for reef diving and wreck diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 17-22 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: reef fish, nudibranch, soft coral, coral

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

reef fishnudibranchsoft coralcoral

Dive types

ReefWreckMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 17-22 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

Big la Laguna

13.525, 120.969

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Big la Laguna 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 Big la Laguna are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, 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 reef fish, nudibranch, soft coral, coral.