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Finger Lock

Philippines / Puerto Princesa

Finger Lock is a reef diving and macro diving dive site lead in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. The reference depth is 30 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

30 m

Average depth

30 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Puerto Princesa dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 30 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
  • • Likely highlights: nudibranch, coral

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

nudibranchcoral

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 30 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

Finger Lock

9.688, 118.764

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Finger Lock 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 Finger Lock are Mar, Apr, May, Jun. 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 nudibranch, coral.