Obon Point

Philippines15 m maxintermediate

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Obon PointPhilippines · 15 m

Good · 5/5

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conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 8 AM–6 PM.

Wind2 kn WNW

Current~0.4 kn S · model

Swell

0.1 m · 4s · W

Water

30 °C

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 04:00 PM & 03:00 AM local

Sunrise 05:39 AM · Sunset 05:45 PM local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.1 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

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Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

Obon Point lies along the coast of the Philippines, in the waters off Negros Island in the Visayas region. It reaches a maximum depth of around 15 metres and is generally considered an intermediate dive. Divers here have reported barracuda, damselfish, frogfish, fusiliers, leopard and zebra sharks, manta rays, nudibranchs, snapper, surgeonfish, and even whale sharks passing through.

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Marine life here

Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.

BarracudaBarracudaReported here · unconfirmed
Magnificent ChromodorisChromodoris magnificaReported here · unconfirmed
Elegant PhyllidiaPhyllidia elegansReported here · unconfirmed
Sky Blue PhyllidiaPhyllidia coelestisReported here · unconfirmed
Anna's ChromodorisChromodoris annaeReported here · unconfirmed
Common LionfishPterois volitansReported here · unconfirmed
Indian CaloriaCaloria indicaReported here · unconfirmed
Yellowmargin MorayGymnothorax flavimarginatusReported here · unconfirmed
Manta rayManta rayReported here · unconfirmed
SurgeonfishSurgeonfishReported here · unconfirmed
FusilierFusilierReported here · unconfirmed
DamselfishDamselfishReported here · unconfirmed
SnapperSnapperReported here · unconfirmed
NudibranchNudibranchReported here · unconfirmed
FrogfishFrogfishReported here · unconfirmed
Whale SharkRhincodon typusReported here · unconfirmed
Leopard / zebra sharkLeopard / zebra sharkReported here · unconfirmed

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