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Municipal tourism site for Busuanga showing diving-site infrastructure and island tourism context.
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This is normally run as a guided boat or training dive with local operators.
Sand Pit Reef is an open-water reef mound east of Kalambuyan Island with a sandy center that makes it a simple beginner training site and an easy first reef run. The appeal is the healthy surrounding coral, the fish, and the calm, no-wave layout rather than any technical profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 15m
Depth Note
The sandy center sits around 1 to 3 m and the reef drops to about 15 m, giving the site a simple beginner-to-reef transition.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Open-water reef with a sandy middle, healthy coral, reef fish, and very little current or wave action.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Surface awareness matters more than current here, because the reef is isolated and reached through open water. Keep the brief simple and conservative for training dives.
Access Restrictions
Use a local operator and follow the boat plan; the reef is remote and normally reached as part of a guided day run.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine rules and operator briefings.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Ideal for entry-level courses, simple training dives, and a relaxed first reef circuit.
Freediving
Not a dedicated freedive venue, though the shallow middle can suit very controlled practice with local supervision.
Snorkeling
The reef is best known for scuba, though calm conditions may allow surface viewing around the sandy center.
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Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Municipal tourism site for Busuanga showing diving-site infrastructure and island tourism context.
Operator blog showing the Sand Pit used for training and first-fun-dive setups.
Independent Coron and Palawan dive guide used for broader regional dive context.
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