Sumilon Manit
Philippines / Sumilon Island
Sumilon Manit is a drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving dive site lead in Sumilon Island, Philippines. The reference depth is 30 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is advanced 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.
Recommended level
Advanced
Recommended dives
40+
Max depth
30 m
Average depth
30 m
Current
Strong
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
Best for
Highlights
- • Sumilon Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving and macro diving
- • Reference depth: 30 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
- • Likely highlights: shark, barracuda, reef fish, nudibranch, coral
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Sumilon Manit 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 30 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as strong, 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
Sumilon Manit
9.427, 123.390
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Flat Reef
Philippines / Sumilon Island
- Max depth
- 24 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
- • Sumilon Island dive-site lead for reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 18-24 m
Marine Sanctuary
Philippines / Sumilon Island
- Max depth
- 18 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
- • Sumilon Island dive-site lead for reef diving
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
Sumilon the Wall
Philippines / Sumilon Island
- Max depth
- 35 m
- Best months
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec
- • Sumilon Island dive-site lead for drift diving and reef diving and wall diving
- • Reference depth: 28-35 m
FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Sumilon Manit is better for Advanced or more experienced divers. OW divers should choose carefully.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Sumilon Manit are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Dec. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Strong. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include shark, barracuda, reef fish, nudibranch, coral.