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Moalboal Sardine Run (Panagsama Beach)

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Panagsama Beach, Cebu

9.95000°N, 123.37000°E

Millions of sardines school just off Panagsama Beach in Moalboal, a few metres from shore, year-round.

Depth
3–21 m

Typical 15 m

Vis
15–25 m

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Current
mild
Health
Unscored

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Geo (surface approx.)
9.95000°N, 123.37000°E

Approximate position from published sources.

Entry / access
boat-or-shore

A wall just off the beach where an enormous sardine school swirls from about 5 m down the drop-off, often only 20 m from land. Jacks and tuna hunt through it, and a thresher shark is an occasional bonus. Snorkellers can swim out from the beach while divers usually go by boat, and the small marine park fee is charged per dive.

Difficulty
beginner

Open Water + 4 logged dives (Cebu Fun Divers); snorkellers from shore

Best season
Year-round; calmest Nov–Apr
Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • medium · Boat traffic and snorkellers at the surface
  • low · Sharp rocks at the entry

Marine life

Typical: sardines, jacks, tuna, thresher shark, turtle

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How deep is Moalboal Sardine Run (Panagsama Beach)?

3–21 m (typical 15 m).

Is Moalboal Sardine Run (Panagsama Beach) suitable for beginners?

beginner — Open Water + 4 logged dives (Cebu Fun Divers); snorkellers from shore

Sources

Where sources disagree

Depth: sardines 3–18 m (Cebu Fun Divers) vs ~5–10 m school depth and a 21 m blog dive. Current mild from Cebu Fun Divers only. Level beginner/Open Water (Cebu Fun Divers: OW + 4 logged dives, min age 12) consistent with LiveAboard.com's beach-access description. The ₱100/dive park fee is from one blog.

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