Maricaban Reef
Dive site
Maricaban Reef lies along the northeast coast of Tingloy facing Maricaban Strait, where tidal flow creates moderate drift conditions and sustains a healthy mixed coral and rubble ecosystem from 5 to 25 meters. The site is well known among Anilao regulars for consistent pygmy seahorse sightings on sea fans at 18 to 22 meters. Moray eels, banded sea snakes, and crocodilefish are resident along the rubble border, while Napoleon wrasse regularly patrol the reef crest at 8 meters. Conditions are best from November to April when the northeast monsoon keeps swell to a minimum.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 25 m
Open water and up
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
6 to 12 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) | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Current | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
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