Philippines

Padre Burgos

Padre Burgos - photo 1

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Padre Burgos sits on the eastern coast of Southern Leyte, Philippines, making it a practical gateway for divers exploring the Eastern Visayas. The area offers access to offshore reefs and wall dives via local boats, with several nearby dive centers providing rentals, courses, and day trips. Water is warm year-round with generally calm conditions in sheltered bays, though sea state can vary. Nearby sites and coastal ecosystems are typical of the Philippine Sea region, featuring coral and reef habitats with common reef fish and occasional pelagics. For divers, Padre Burgos functions best as a coastal base for short excursions or as a gateway to broader dives in the region rather than a single standout site.

Essential information for traveling in Philippines

About Philippines

Sea
Philippine Sea, Sulu Sea, South China Sea, Cele...
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Languages
TL EN
Demonym
Filipino
Phone prefix
+63

Practicalities

Currency
PHP
Voltage
220
Plug type
Type A, Type B
Airports
MNL CEB DVO CRK ZAM

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Padre Burgos

Nearby Dive Sites (10)

Nearby Dive Centers (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Padre Burgos

The best time to dive in Padre Burgos

The best months to dive in Padre Burgos are from May to October. Temperatures are confortable (27-28°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
02 - Feb.
26 °C 28 °C 4/10
03 - Mar.
27 °C 28 °C 5/10
04 - Apr.
28 °C 29 °C 6/10
05 - May
28 °C 30 °C 5/10
06 - Jun.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 30 °C 4/10
08 - Aug.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 30 °C 5/10
10 - Oct.
27 °C 30 °C 4/10
11 - Nov.
27 °C 29 °C 4/10
12 - Dec.
27 °C 29 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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