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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.

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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

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

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

sharkbarracudareef fishnudibranchcoral

Dive types

DriftReefWallMacro

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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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.