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La Union dive-center page with the Paraoir Norte site description.
Dive Spot Guide•
PARAOIR NORTE
Paraoir Norte: surf-entry wall, macro life, mini caves.
Local operator required
Local dive-shop guidance is the practical access path for Paraoir Norte, especially when surf or launch conditions change.
Shore-facing Paraoir wall with surf at entry, strong macro interest, and small caves; best on calm days with local support.
About PARAOIR NORTE
Paraoir Norte in Balaoan, La Union is a shore-facing wall and reef with soft coral on the crest, seagrass in the shallows, and sandy pockets that hold stingrays and other small reef life. Short swim-throughs and mini caves add structure, but the entry is surf-sensitive, so calm seas make it the better choice.
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Research Estimate At PARAOIR NORTE
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is PARAOIR NORTE?
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Community sourced coordinates.
PARAOIR NORTE Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The operator page says 5-30 m while the directory page caps the site at 25 m, so 25 m is the conservative baseline.
Best Season
February through July usually gives the calmer, clearer La Union window, with March through June often best.
Typical Conditions
Warm tropical reef-and-wall diving with a surf-sensitive shallow crest, variable but often good visibility, and more comfort on calm days.
Safety & Access At PARAOIR NORTE
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Plan the entry and exit around the surf line, keep the mini caves conservative, and treat the shallow wall as the most exposed part of the dive.
Access Restrictions
Shore access is condition-sensitive; check local surf, launch, and operator guidance before entering.
Legal Notes
The Paraoir coast sits inside a locally managed marine-protection network, so follow MPA rules and avoid touching or collecting marine life.
Local Intel For PARAOIR NORTE
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for scuba with a local guide on calm days; the wall, gullies, and small caves reward controlled buoyancy more than speed.
Freediving
Only very experienced freedivers should consider the shallow crest in calm conditions; the site is primarily a scuba dive.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef top has life, but surf and surge make snorkeling secondary to scuba here.
Wildlife at PARAOIR NORTE
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At PARAOIR NORTE
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At PARAOIR NORTE
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
