Dive center site at Panagsama Beach with local contact details and 24-hour operation.
Panagsama: easy shore sardine run with reef wall and predators.
Panagsama: easy shore sardine run with reef wall and predators.
DiveStory House Reef / Panagsama Beach / Sardine Run is a shore-access Moalboal site built around a near-surface sardine ball over a coral reef wall. The beach strip has easy dive-center support, and the main draw is the moving school itself, with predators sometimes cutting through when the water is calm and clear. On busy days the shallow layer can feel lively, with snorkelers and guides sharing the same water, so steady fin control and reef-aware spacing matter as much as the bait ball itself.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 65m
Depth Note
The sardine ball sits just below the surface near Panagsama, while the house reef drops into a much deeper wall for scuba divers.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Warm water, easy shore entry, strong marine life, and busy snorkel and dive traffic when the sardines are in place.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep fins off the coral, stay aware of snorkelers, and use careful spacing so you do not push into the sardine school.
Access Restrictions
Easy shore access, but protect the reef, avoid standing on coral, and keep clear of the sardine ball when the beach is busy.
Legal Notes
Local reef-protection rules apply; coral contact is not acceptable and should be avoided.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Excellent for easy fun dives and training dives, with the sardine ball close to the surface and a coral wall beneath it.
Freediving
Excellent freedive fit because the sardines hang close to the surface and the site is shore accessible.
Snorkeling
One of the best snorkel sites in the region, but stay off coral and avoid boxing in the sardine ball.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive center site at Panagsama Beach with local contact details and 24-hour operation.
Independent guide describing the house reef, shore entry, snorkeling, and freedive fit.
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