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Montani Bay

Philippines / Puerto Galera

Montani Bay is a reef diving and macro diving dive site lead in Puerto Galera, Philippines. The reference depth is 18 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is OW 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

OW

Recommended dives

12+

Max depth

18 m

Average depth

18 m

Current

Medium

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 No
Photography friendly Yes
Limited drift experience No

Highlights

  • • Puerto Galera dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 18 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
  • • Likely highlights: nudibranch

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

nudibranch

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
  • • Treat current as medium, 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

Montani Bay

13.519, 120.960

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Montani Bay 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 Montani Bay are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.

Is the current strong here? +

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

What marine life can be seen? +

Common highlights include nudibranch.