Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Lighthouse wall dive with coral and blue-water life
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced2m - 40m
PinnacleWall
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.
Safety & Access
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.
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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
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Research Estimate At Light House - Tubbataha South Atoll
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility30m
Access2/5 · Challenging entry effort
Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities1/5 · No facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
SurgeModerate surge
