Dive· Cebu· Philippines

White Beach Reef (Basdaku, Moalboal)

9° 59.6′ N · 123° 22.2′ E

The coral reef and wall off Basdaku White Beach north of Panagsama - a sandy-beach day out for the crew and a good reef dive or snorkel a short swim from the sand.

Practical

Wannadive.net position (9°59.583'N 123°22.18'E, WGS84, precision marked exact), 'off white beach, just south of Copton Point and Airport Point'. Average 18 m, maximum about 35 m; current medium (1-2 knots) - plan a drift. Visibility 10-30 m; suits Open Water divers. Wikivoyage describes White Beach as a white sandy beach with a beautiful coral reef about 30 m out, so snorkellers can reach the reef top from shore. Usually dived by bangka from Panagsama (under 30 minutes). See also the White Beach (Basdaku, Moalboal) beach entry.

Best for

Reef dive or snorkel paired with a beach afternoon