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Sampaguita
Sampaguita is a short-boat wall dive off Moalboal in Cebu.
Local operator required
The short banca ride and resort setup make a local guided trip the practical choice.
Plan for a quick banca ride, a shallow reef top, and a wall that drops away fast; snorkelers and freedivers can enjoy the top of the site, while scuba divers get the full wall and overhangs.
About Sampaguita
Sampaguita is a short-boat wall dive off Moalboal in Cebu with sandy outcrops, overhangs, and a steep coral face that starts shallow and falls away quickly. The reef top holds hard corals, anemones, and sea fans, while the wall brings pygmy seahorses, nudibranchs, frogfish, barracuda, and hawksbill turtles. It is an easy-reach wall dive, but the drop-off means you still need to respect your depth plan.
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Research Estimate At Sampaguita
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Sampaguita?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sampaguita Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
Average depth 5 m; maximum depth 50 m.
Best Season
March through May tends to give the best conditions, though Sampaguita can be dived year-round.
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef top with a steep wall, overhangs, and generally manageable water movement; visibility is often good and conditions are best on calmer days.
Safety & Access At Sampaguita
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Watch the wall edge and keep depth disciplined around the overhangs.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine-park and boat-briefing rules in Moalboal.
Local Intel For Sampaguita
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good fit for Open Water divers who are comfortable following the wall and staying within their limits.
Freediving
The shallow reef top can work for relaxed freediving, but the wall and overhangs are the main draw.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is good on the shallow reef top, but the richer wall life sits lower and is better appreciated on scuba.
Wildlife at Sampaguita
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sampaguita
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sampaguita
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
