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Bakhaw
Malapascua macro site with a flat sandy, grassy bottom and small coral patches.
Scuba DivingBoatBeginner
Reef
Local operator required
Boat access from Malapascua port; use a local dive operator.
Reached by a short boat ride from Malapascua port, Bakhaw is a low-relief site best for buoyancy work and patient macro hunting.
About Bakhaw
Bakhaw is a Malapascua boat site on the back, north-east side of the island. Its flat sandy, grassy bottom makes it a good place to practice buoyancy, and the shallow coral patches reward slow, careful diving. Tiny reef life is the main draw, so the site suits patient macro work, careful trim, and a short boat transfer from the port. Expect a relaxed, low-relief profile rather than a dramatic reef wall.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep a careful trim over the sand and grass, avoid stirring silt, and watch boat movements during entry and exit.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Malapascua; plan on a local operator for the crossing.
Legal Notes
Follow standard local boat-dive and marine-protection rules.
Where Is Bakhaw?
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Local Intel For Bakhaw
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for open-water buoyancy practice and slow macro searching over sand and grass.
Freediving
Only the shallowest sections are a reasonable freedive practice area; Bakhaw is primarily a scuba site.
Snorkeling
A shallow look is possible in calm water, but the site is better known for scuba and macro work.
Wildlife at Bakhaw
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Bakhaw
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility15m
Access4/5 · Simple entry
Coral2/5 · Some damage
Aquatic Life4/5 · Great variety
Facilities3/5 · Basic facilities
CurrentNo current
