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Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Lighthouse wall dive with coral and blue-water life
Local operator required
Access is managed through permitted liveaboards in Tubbataha.
Liveaboard-only Tubbataha wall dive with a coral-rich crest, deep-blue drop-off, and an experienced-diver profile.
About Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll is a southern wall dive beneath the lighthouse islet, with branching Acropora, sea fans, barrel sponges, and open-blue passes from hammerheads, whale sharks, and schools of reef fish. It suits experienced divers who like steep reef terrain and clear-water exposures.
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Research Estimate At Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll?
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Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 40m
Depth Note
Survey bands at 2-3 m and 7-10 m sit above a steep wall that drops into the blue on the South Atoll edge.
Best Season
March-June dry season
Typical Conditions
Exposed wall diving with clear water, current-aware planning, and a coral-rich crest around the lighthouse islet.
Safety & Access At Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Stay compact on the wall, watch for current or surge changes, and keep the team oriented on the exposed South Atoll edge.
Access Restrictions
Liveaboard access only; the lighthouse and inner lagoon reefs are off-limits to visitors.
Legal Notes
Tubbataha entry is regulated and the South Atoll is managed as a protected marine park site.
Local Intel For Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced recreational divers who are comfortable on steep walls, open blue, and occasional current or surge changes.
Freediving
Only suitable for very experienced freedivers in calm conditions; the wall and open blue make this an advanced site.
Snorkeling
Snorkel visits are not the main use case because the dive is built around the wall and open-water passes.
Wildlife at Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
