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Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Palawan reef and wall
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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.
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Research Estimate At Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Published references place the site from about 5-40m, with a shallow reef top and deeper wall sections.
Best Season
March to July usually gives the clearest water; the site is still diveable outside that window, but visibility is often less consistent.
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef and wall with hard and soft coral gardens, sandy patches, and a deeper slope that can run into blue water. Visibility is best in the dry season, while currents and visibility can drop off outside it.
Safety & Access At Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Middle Rocks (Cagnipa Island)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
