Staghorn Point
South Atoll staghorn plateau with sharks and rays
Local operator required
Park entry and the ranger-station stop are managed through permitted liveaboard operations.
About Staghorn Point
A broad South Atoll staghorn plateau that runs toward a deep wall, with a calm, scenic feel and regular passes from eagle rays, sharks, and schooling reef fish. It is an advanced but approachable drift for divers who want coral density and a clean reef-top finish.
Research Estimate At Staghorn Point
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Where Is Staghorn Point?
Staghorn Point Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
7m - 25m
Depth Note
Public guides place the staghorn fields around 7m and the drift section along the wall edge in the 15-25m band.
Best Season
March-June dry season
Typical Conditions
Shallow staghorn fields, a deep wall edge, mild downward flow when current pushes south, and a generally sheltered South Atoll feel.
Safety & Access At Staghorn Point
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch the wall edge when the current turns down the reef and keep depth awareness on the drop-off.
Access Restrictions
Liveaboard access only for dives; the ranger-station land stop is the usual permitted shore visit, and shore access elsewhere in the park is prohibited.
Legal Notes
Tubbataha entry is permit-controlled, daylight-only for diving, and managed through park-permitted operators.
Local Intel For Staghorn Point
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A reef-and-wall scuba dive starting in shallow coral and continuing toward the drop-off; stable buoyancy and a tidy drift line matter most.
Freedive
Freediving is best on the shallow staghorn plateau in very calm conditions; the wall-edge section is better treated as a scuba drift.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is limited to very calm, permitted shallows near the plateau; the wall section is scuba territory.
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Exposure Profile at Staghorn Point
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Wildlife at Staghorn Point
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