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Nonoc Sanctuary

Philippines / Siquijor

Nonoc Sanctuary is a reef diving and macro diving dive site lead in Siquijor, Philippines. The reference depth is 16-20 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

20 m

Average depth

16 m

Current

Mild

Visibility

10-25 m

Water temperature

27-30°C

Best months

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Best for

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

Highlights

  • • Siquijor dive-site lead for reef diving and macro diving
  • • Reference depth: 16-20 m
  • • Entry: boat dive
  • • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
  • • Likely highlights: nudibranch, schooling fish, reef fish, soft coral, coral

What this page helps you answer

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

Marine life

nudibranchschooling fishreef fishsoft coralcoral

Dive types

ReefMacro

Safety notes

  • • Plan conservatively around the 16-20 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

Nonoc Sanctuary

9.247, 123.575

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FAQ

Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +

Nonoc Sanctuary 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 Nonoc Sanctuary are Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug. 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, schooling fish, reef fish, soft coral, coral.