When is the best time to dive Paliton Wall?

The typical diving season is December to April. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Philippines · Siquijor

Paliton Wall

Q: Is Paliton Wall good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Reported viable/available, likely limited to the shallow top of the wall/reef flat near Paliton Beach

Best time to dive

December to April

What you might see

BarracudaLikely
Grey reef sharkLikely
Moray eelLikely
NudibranchLikely
Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Reported viable/available, likely limited to the shallow top of the wall/reef flat near Paliton Beach

Safety notes

Steep wall makes it easy to slip below intended depth despite often-excellent visibility; cave/cathedral feature requires caution/training; current can run strong at times; typhoon season roughly June-December

Permits & fees

No Paliton-Wall-specific dive fee found; Siquijor's island-wide Tourism Ecological Fee (effective Feb 1, 2026: PHP 50 domestic/foreign, PHP 40 seniors/students, collected at port/airport) is a general departure fee, not a dive-specific fee

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: San Juan

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.