Philippines
Cauayan
Photo by Cauayan Island Resort on Unsplash.
Cauayan is a city in the Philippines situated near the Sulu Sea with access to coastal waters and nearby dive sites along Negros Occidental. While Cauayan itself is not a major diving hub, the surrounding region features shallow reefs, wrecks, and macro sites accessible from local beaches and modest boats. Given there are no dive centers listed in the city, divers typically coordinate with nearby towns or coastal hubs for dive trips, equipment rental, and courses. Expect warm tropical waters, moderate visibility, and typical Indo-Pacific reef-associated species in nearby sites, with options for day trips to richer reefs along the Sulu Sea coastline and adjacent shallows depending on weather and sea conditions.
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Dive sites and dive centers around Cauayan
Nearby Dive Sites (15)
- 0.3 km · 1 min
- 2.8 km · 6 min
- 3.0 km · 6 min
- 3.2 km · 6 min
- 3.3 km · 7 min
- 0.3 km · 1 min
- 2.8 km · 6 min
- 3.0 km · 6 min
- 3.2 km · 6 min
- 3.3 km · 7 min
- 3.7 km · 7 min
- 4.4 km · 9 min
- 4.6 km · 9 min
- 7.2 km · 14 min
- 7.3 km · 15 min
- 7.6 km · 15 min
- 9.1 km · 18 min
- 12.4 km · 25 min
- 14.3 km · 29 min
- 14.5 km · 29 min
Nearby cities for scuba diving around Cauayan
The best time to dive in Cauayan
The best months to dive in Cauayan are from May. Temperatures are confortable (27°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.
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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