South Park
Philippines / Tubbataha Reef Natural Park
South Park is a reef diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters dive site lead in Tubbataha Reef Natural Park, 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
Medium
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Mar, Apr, May, Jun
Best for
Highlights
- • Tubbataha Reef Natural Park dive-site lead for reef diving, drift diving, macro photography and manta ray encounters
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun
- • Likely highlights: manta rays, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
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Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as medium, 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
South Park
8.955, 119.867
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- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
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- Max depth
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- Best months
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
South Park 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 South Park are Mar, Apr, May, Jun. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Medium. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include manta ray, nudibranch, coral.