Explore Siargao Island

The stunning island of Siargao, Philippines, is a favourite among surfers who make the journey to the island to experience the famous Cloud 9 break. While scuba diving in Siargao Island is still in its infancy, there are a number of beautiful reefs and rocky sites, where divers will often have the ocean to themselves. Siargao offers travellers the perfect combination of idyllic white-sand beaches, surfing, and scuba diving.

Siargao diving operators can be counted with the fingers on one hand, with most dive resorts and dive centres situated in the town of General Luna on Siargao Island’s southern side. Exposed to the roaring Pacific ocean, take a ferry to the island or jump into the water by visiting liveaboards.

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    Diving in Siargao Island

    The majority of dive sites are found around small islands just off the coast from General Luna, yet, dive centres can also take you on day trips to the islands of Anahawan, Mamon and La Jonasa. At Seeco Reef discover pristine coral reef while Pilar Twin Rocks and Shark Point, allow divers to hunt among rocky precipes. Siargao’s highlight, the Cathedral dive site, will find experienced divers delving into a dramatic series of caverns and tunnels.

    Top Wildlife Sightings in Siargao Island

    In Siargao’s many caves and tunnels, occasionally divers will find reef sharks resting, away from the myriad of reef fish flitting around. Banded sea snakes slink along sandy seabeds while loan barracuda, puffers and groupers survey the dive sites. In the crack and crevices between rocks, moray eels intimidate divers with their endless jaw movements and nudibranch add colour to the multi-hued coral reefs. Blue-spot stingray sit motionless in the sandy depths before zipping away to hide under thriving coral bommies.

    Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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    Total number of species approx.: 200

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    Moray Eel

    Moray Eel
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    Total number of species approx.: 300

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    Octopus

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    Total number of species approx.: 600

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    Wrasse

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    Total number of species approx.: 28

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    Clownfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 80

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    Stingrays

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    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Butterfly Fish

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    Total number of species approx.: 90

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    Angelfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 12

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    Lionfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 8

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    Bannerfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 120

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    Cuttlefish

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    Total number of species approx.: 25

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    Boxfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pipefish

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    Total number of species approx.: 100

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    Parrotfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 3

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    Trumpetfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 7000

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    Crab

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    Total number of species approx.: 3000

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    Nudibranch

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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Triggerfish

    Triggerfish
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    Total number of species approx.: 130

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    Pufferfish

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    Total number of species approx.: 150

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    Sweetlips and Grunts

    Sweetlips and Grunts
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    Total number of species approx.: 85

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    Surgeonfish

    Surgeonfish
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    Total number of species approx.: 3400

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    Shrimp

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    Total number of species approx.: 55

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    Lobster

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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Soldierfish

    Soldierfish
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    Total number of species approx.: 120

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    Flounder

    Flounder
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    Banded Sea Krait

    Banded Sea Krait
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    Total number of species approx.: 60

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    Squirrelfish

    Squirrelfish
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    Total number of species approx.: 40

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    Jackfish

    Jackfish
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    The best Months to dive in Siargao Island

    Siargao diving is possible year-round yet, the dry season between March and October is the optimal time for diving. As there is less rain, the visibility is at its best and although you can expect swell on the dive sites at any time of the year due to the location, often in the dry season the sea is calmer. If you are focused on surfing, but would also like to dive, the peak season for surf is from late August to late November.

    Dive Centers

    Ocean Tribe Siargao, Mitcheline Defino

    Ocean Tribe Siargao, Mitcheline Defino

    Cloud 9, Brgy. Catangnan, 8419 Surigao del Norte, Mindanao - Philippines

    Dive Sites

    Scubapro
    Daku Arch <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

    Daku Arch (★4.3)

    Located beside Daku Island (left side when facing General Luna), this site features stunning swim-through carved into coral rock. The second passage is narrower and challenges buoyancy control. Beyond the arch lies a sandy bottom with scattered reef life.
    Scubapro, Stephen Frink
    Rock Island <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

    Rock Island (★4.5)

    Adjacent to Rock Island, there is a coral reef between 3-10 meters depth, dropping to a sandy slope going down to 25 meters of the channel between the well-known surf spots of Rock Island and Stimpy’s. Generally visibility ranges between 10-25 meters year-round.
    Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
    Stimpy’s <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.1)</span>

    Stimpy’s (★4.1)

    Located near the iconic Stimpy’s surf break, this site features a gently sloping reef with large coral heads, scattered pinnacles, and sandy patches. The area is beginner friendly but also interesting for experienced divers, especially when swells bring light surge and motion.
    Mares, Predrag Vuckovic
    Jacking Horse <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.4)</span>

    Jacking Horse (★4.4)

    Located near Cloud 9 and right beside the famous Jacking horse surf spot. This site offers a sloping reef with coral clusters and sandy patches ideal for confined and beginner dives.
    Aqualung
    Blue Cathedral <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.8)</span>

    Blue Cathedral (★4.8)

    Mooring located at 17 meters, on the lip of a large hole in the wall, that leads to an arch on one side and the Cathedral cavern on the other side. The ceiling of the cavern starts at 22 meters with the tunnel dropping down to 35 meters. Although there is an exit at 35 meters, usually the return is the same.