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La Union dive-center page with the Paraoir Sur site description.
Dive Spot Guide•
PARAOIR SUR
Paraoir Sur: walls, boulders, and tunnel life.
Local operator required
Local dive-shop guidance is the practical access path for Paraoir Sur, especially when the site runs as a boat-supported dive.
Balaoan wall-and-boulder dive with cracks, tunnels, and mixed critter life; best on calm days with local support.
About PARAOIR SUR
Paraoir Sur in Balaoan, La Union is a wall-and-boulder dive with sloping and vertical faces, cracks and tunnels, and a sandy lower section that holds ribbon eels, morays, stingrays, and other small reef life. It is a site that rewards slow buoyancy, clean turns, and calm water.
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Research Estimate At PARAOIR SUR
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is PARAOIR SUR?
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Community sourced coordinates.
PARAOIR SUR Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The operator page says 5-30 m while the wall bottom is described around 24 m, so 30 m is the conservative cap.
Best Season
February through July usually gives the calmer, clearer La Union window, with March through June often best.
Typical Conditions
Warm coastal water with mixed rock-and-wall structure, good critter hunting, and more comfort on low-swell days.
Safety & Access At PARAOIR SUR
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentSurgeWaves
Safety Notes
Treat the cracks and tunnel sections conservatively and watch the exit when the wall gets washed.
Access Restrictions
Check local surf, launch, and operator guidance before entering; the cracks and tunnels are best handled conservatively.
Legal Notes
The Paraoir coast is part of the provincial marine-protection network, so follow local conservation and access guidance.
Local Intel For PARAOIR SUR
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for scuba divers who are comfortable hovering close to rock features and keeping slow, controlled trim.
Freediving
Freediving is secondary here; the tunnel and wall features are better used with scuba and a patient pace.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest rim on calm days.
Wildlife at PARAOIR SUR
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At PARAOIR SUR
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At PARAOIR SUR
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
