Best Snorkeling in Philippines
Live snorkeling conditions for 9 spots in Philippines — wave height, wind, water temperature and tides, updated hourly.
Snorkeling in Philippines is best when the sea is calm and clear: low wave height, light winds and water inside a comfortable temperature range. Conditions vary a lot by spot, season and time of day, so we forecast each location below individually. As a rule of thumb, snorkel in the morning before the wind builds, and aim for the window around high tide when currents are slack and visibility is highest. Pick a spot to see its hourly snorkel score, the next good window and the best months to visit.
Snorkeling spots in Philippines
Moalboal
Philippines
Cebu town with a sardine run you can snorkel from shore plus turtles at Pescador Island.
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El Nido
Philippines
Palawan lagoons and limestone cliffs surrounding clear, fish-filled bays.
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Apo Island
Philippines
Community marine sanctuary with healthy coral and resident sea turtles.
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Panglao
Philippines
Bohol island with Balicasag's reef walls and abundant turtles and jackfish.
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Coron
Philippines
Calauit and Coron bays with shallow reefs and famous WWII shipwrecks.
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Boracay
Philippines
Famous white-sand island with reef snorkeling off Crocodile and Yapak.
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Siquijor
Philippines
Quiet island ringed by marine sanctuaries and clear coral shallows.
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Donsol
Philippines
Bay where you can snorkel with seasonal whale sharks and see fireflies at night.
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