Southern Wall
Philippines / Puerto Princesa
Southern Wall is a wall diving dive site lead in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is OW and above. This entry is based on the source card's type, depth, and entry notes. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
OW
Recommended dives
10+
Max depth
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Best for
Highlights
- • Puerto Princesa dive-site lead for wall diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
- • Likely highlights: coral gardens and reef fish and schooling fish
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Southern Wall by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 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
Southern Wall
9.740, 118.717
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- Mar, Apr, May, Jun
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- Best months
- Mar, Apr, May, Jun
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Southern Wall 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 Southern Wall 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 coral, reef fish.