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Panagsama Beach, Moalboal

Panagsama Beach, Moalboal

Moalboal, Cebu, Philippines

Photo: Iampjanz · CC BY-SA 4.0

About this site

Home of the year-round sardine run, where millions of sardines swirl in bait balls right off the beach above a deep wall. Freedivers of any level can glide through the shimmering schools on a single breath, with turtles and reef life as a bonus.

Conditions

Region
Moalboal, Cebu
Max depth
5–40 m
Visibility
15–40 m
Water temperature
27–30°C
Difficulty
Beginner
Best season
November–May
Type
Ocean
Suitable for
  • Freediving
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wall
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Whale sharks
  • Sharks
  • Turtles
  • Whales
  • Barracuda
  • Sardines
Photo: Iampjanz · CC BY-SA 4.0

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