Natipan Point
Dive site
Natipan Point is a sheltered reef site on the calmer north side of the Nasugbu headland, suitable for divers of all levels. The sloping reef from 5 to 25 meters has recovered well since the marine protected area boundary extended to include it in 2018, and coral cover in the 10 to 18 meter range is now excellent. Resident green turtles feed on sponge and sea grass patches near the reef base, and a reliable cleaning station at 15 meters hosts anthias, cleaner wrasse, and the occasional reef shark waiting its turn. The site is often used as a checkout dive before deeper nearby sites.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 25 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
8 to 15 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
25 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
| Vis (m) | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
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