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Macro-diving article naming The Hill as a lesser-known gem and placing its best visibility window in late March through May.
Dive Spot Guide•
The Hill
Sheltered Puerto Galera boat dive for macro life.
Short-boat access, gentle coral slope and sandy patches, with plenty of macro subjects and tide-sensitive conditions.
About The Hill
The Hill is a sheltered Puerto Galera boat dive with a gentle coral slope, sandy patches, and plenty of macro life. It is a short boat ride from local bases, and the site rewards slow divers who want to work the reef carefully rather than rush across it.
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Research Estimate At The Hill
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is The Hill?
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Community sourced coordinates.
The Hill Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 15m
Depth Note
Public pages cluster around a coral top near 5 m and a lower slope around 15 m before the sandy bottom takes over.
Best Season
Late March through May.
Typical Conditions
Protected boat site with a gentle slope, coral and sponge cover on top, sandy patches lower down, and stronger water movement on the wrong tide.
Safety & Access At The Hill
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Watch tide timing, keep buoyancy controlled on the slope, and treat the current as the main variable to check locally.
Access Restrictions
Use the boat entry arranged by your operator, and follow local guidance around the nearby protected clam area.
Local Intel For The Hill
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A good fit for patient reef scanning and macro photography, with a manageable profile when the current is light.
Snorkeling
The shallow top can work for snorkeling in calm conditions, but the site is more rewarding when you can spend time exploring the slope.
Recent Logged Visits At The Hill
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At The Hill
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
