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Port Barton dive center listing Middle Rock Cagnipa among its local sites.
Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Palawan reef and wall
Scuba DivingBoatIntermediate5m - 40m
DeepReefWall
Boat-access Palawan reef with coral gardens, wall sections, and a mix of shallow and deeper profiles around Cagnipa Island.
About Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island) is a boat-access reef and wall dive off Palawan with shallow coral gardens, deeper slope sections, and a strong mix of tropical marine life.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Watch the reef edge for current changes and keep buoyancy tight over the coral gardens and wall sections. Stay close to your guide when the water starts moving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Port Barton operations is the normal approach, and the site sits outside the bay behind Middle Rocks.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-area rules and operator guidance around Cagnipa Island and the Port Barton reefs.
Where Is Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)?
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Local Intel For Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for reef photographers, turtle chasers, and deeper multi-level profiles on the outer slope.
Freediving
Possible only in shallow calm sections; the site is primarily a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is limited compared with scuba because the best structure sits below the surface.
Wildlife at Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Avg. Visibility20m
Access3/5 · Moderate entry effort
Coral5/5 · Pristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic Life5/5 · Exceptional variety
Facilities4/5 · Good facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
