Balingasay Slope
Dive site
Balingasay Slope is a gently inclined muck and rubble site on Tingloy's west coast where consistent volcanic sand provides ideal substrate for a remarkable density of burrowing and camouflaged species. Stargazers, waspfish, and seamoths are regular sightings along the 8 to 22 meter zone, while tiger shrimp emerge from their burrows on night dives and coconut octopus are encountered year-round. The site is shallow enough to allow multi-hour dives, and its calm, protected position makes it suitable for beginners keen to develop macro identification skills.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 22 m
Open water and up
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
5 to 10 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
26 to 30°C
3mm wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Vis (m) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Current | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | calm | calm | calm |
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