Siargao · Philippines · Reef · Coral garden
Daku Arch
A submerged rock arch to swim through, framed by hard and soft corals
Daku Arch lies beside Daku Island, on the left side when facing General Luna. Its centrepiece is a submerged rock arch carved into coral rock that divers swim through, framed by hard and soft corals. It is usually dived together with the second site at the island.
Where it is and how deep
9.7412° N, 126.1630° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
The reef runs from 10 to 20 m around the arch, a swim-through in coral rock surrounded by hard and soft corals. The site is calm and sheltered with minimal current. Daku Island has two sites, and boats usually dive them together.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Season follows Siargao: March to May brings the calmest seas and clearest water; from November to February bay diving continues but the Pacific sites, Blue Cathedral included, are less predictable.
Sources
- Siargao diving and snorkeling guide — Mariden Resort
- Siargao Dive Guide: Blue Cathedral & Reef Walls — Philippine Dives
- Rock Island dive site — ScubaGo
- OpenStreetMap: Daco Island — OpenStreetMap
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Wall
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