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Snorkeling guide with seasonal timing and boat-access notes.
Dive Spot Guide•
Monkey Beach
Boat-based Puerto Galera reef with a coral slope and small wreck.
Local operator required
Boat logistics are normally handled through a local resort or dive operator.
Boat access from Sabang or Muelle brings you to a sloping reef with a small wreck, frogfish, jawfish, and other macro life.
About Monkey Beach
Monkey Beach is a boat-based Puerto Galera reef with a colorful coral slope, a small wreck, and abundant macro life. The site is best known for its easy relaxed sections when current is light, but it can become much faster when the flow runs. It suits divers who want a mix of reef structure and small-creature hunting rather than a pure wall or wreck dive.
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Research Estimate At Monkey Beach
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Monkey Beach?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Monkey Beach Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Public guides describe a coral slope that starts shallow and drops into the mid-teens, with a small wreck in the bay around 18 m and a broader slope to about 25 m.
Best Season
November to May
Typical Conditions
A shallow coral slope with sandy patches, a small wreck, and mixed current that can be calm or moderate depending on the day.
Safety & Access At Monkey Beach
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficLow visibilityStrong current
Safety Notes
Watch the current, keep track of the slope, and treat the wreck area as a feature rather than a penetration site.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from the Puerto Galera resorts is standard, and current checks matter before departure.
Legal Notes
Use a local guide or resort boat and keep a respectful distance from the reef life.
Local Intel For Monkey Beach
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow-to-mid-depth coral slope with a small wreck and lots of macro life, usually handled as a short boat dive.
Freediving
The shallow edge can work in calm water, but the site is primarily a scuba reef with boat access and variable current.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling can work in calm dry-season conditions on the shallow parts of the slope.
Wildlife at Monkey Beach
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Monkey Beach
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Monkey Beach
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
