Napaling Point

On Panglao's north coast. The sardine school is the draw and it is present most of the year, though its size and exact position shift. The site gets busy with freediving tours; divers and freedivers work the same 50m stretch.

Depth

3–40m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Resident sardine school in roughly 5–15m, shallow enough for snorkellers and freedivers
Wall and drop-off starting about 8m from the shoreline — divable from the beach steps
A cordoned section of about 50m marks the main sardine zone, shared with freediving tour groups

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Napaling Reef in Panglao, Bohol — Freedive Academy Philippines
The Sardine Run of Bohol — Sierra Madre Divers

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.