Canyons

Marinduque, Luzon, Philippinesreef31 m maxbeginner

Conditions & tides

CanyonsMarinduque

Fair · 3/5

conditions visualisation

Fair3/5

Some chop right now — best window today 8 AM.

Wind15 kn NE

Current~0.5 kn NNW · model

Swell

0.2 m · 3s · NNW

Water

30 °C

Max depth

31 m

Conditions through the day

7 AM7 PM

Calmest current near slack — 15.45 & 05.15 local

Sunrise 05.49 · Sunset 17.23 local

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Tide · local

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On-face swell 0.3 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

The Canyons is a drift dive site in Puerto Galera, Philippines, defined by three dramatic canyon formations swept by strong currents in the open water off the Sabang area.

The site runs from 22 to 32 metres depth, with divers typically descending to 28–32 metres. The terrain features canyon walls covered in soft coral and gorgonians, and a Spanish anchor sits at around 30 metres marking one of the deeper sections.

Strong currents are the defining condition here, and the site is best dived on an incoming tide when the flow concentrates fish activity. Tuna, barracuda, and jackfish cruise overhead in the current, and on good days thresher sharks and hammerheads make appearances.

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This is a boat dive and a drift dive; divers descend and let the current carry them through the canyons. Drift diving experience and solid buoyancy control are essential prerequisites—the site is rated advanced and is not suited to newly certified divers.

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