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: 200
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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.
