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Bugtong Bato
Offshore Malapascua pinnacle with two dive profiles.
A boat-based Malapascua pinnacle with a sloping reef, a mid-reef mooring and a deeper coral garden for an intermediate profile.
About Bugtong Bato
Bugtong Bato is a boat-access Malapascua pinnacle with a sloping reef, a small wall and a deeper coral-rich section that together create two useful dive profiles on one site. A mid-reef mooring splits the area, so the upper slope and the lower coral garden can be explored separately or linked into a longer, unhurried route. The draw is the dense soft coral cover, sea fans and sponge growth, plus the steady reef life that gathers around the structure.
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Research Estimate At Bugtong Bato
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Bugtong Bato?
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Bugtong Bato Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 30m
Depth Note
Sloping reef around 12 m joins a mini wall to roughly 20 m, then opens into a coral garden tapering to about 30 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer sea windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Structure-first pinnacle dive with a sloping reef, a mini wall and a deeper coral garden.
Safety & Access At Bugtong Bato
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted access
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight around the mooring and the coral garden transition.
Access Restrictions
Use a boat plan with a local operator; this is not a casual shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat plan and mooring guidance set by the dive center for the day.
Local Intel For Bugtong Bato
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef and mini-wall structure from about 12 m down to roughly 30 m allows for varied profiles across two sections divided by the mooring.
Freediving
Only for advanced freedivers in a very conservative plan; this site is much more naturally a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the interesting structure sits deeper than a casual surface swim.
Wildlife at Bugtong Bato
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Bugtong Bato
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Bugtong Bato
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