Resort page confirming the house reef setting and dive operations.
Shore-access Moalboal reef wall with turtles and macro life.
Shore-access Moalboal reef wall with turtles and macro life.
Magic Island House Reef / Turtle Point in Moalboal is a shore-access house reef with a steep wall that starts close to the surface and drops through a long coral profile. The site mixes hard and soft corals, anemones, and sea fans with pygmy seahorses, octopuses, nudibranchs, and turtles, making it suitable for day dives, night dives, and easy shore sessions.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 55m
Depth Note
Steep wall and sloping house reef with a shallow top around 5 m and deeper structure to about 55 m, with the reef wall beginning close to the shore entry.
Best Season
Year-round, with the calmest windows on settled days and in the dry season.
Typical Conditions
Shore-access reef wall with a shallow top, limited current, and 15 m-class visibility on average.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Watch for pleasure boats, use a surface buoy if needed, and keep to the reef entry route. Night dives are a regular option, so plan lighting and buddy checks accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Enter from the resort steps and stay clear of boat traffic near the surface. Follow house-reef guidance if you are snorkeling or diving after dark.
Legal Notes
The site is a resort house reef with free access from the dive center, so follow local resort and boat-safety rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as suitable for divers of all levels, with a wall dive spanning 5–55 m.
Freediving
The shallow top of the wall is easy to read on calm days, but the site is primarily a scuba and snorkel reef.
Snorkeling
The shallow wall top and clear water make this a strong snorkel site, especially close to the resort steps.
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
Resort page confirming the house reef setting and dive operations.
Resort page with 24/7 access and resident fauna.
Dive-center page with depth and turtle observations.
Site page with access, current, and species detail.
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