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House Reef El Dorado

House Reef El Dorado

Visayas, Philippines

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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17m - 50m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner

House Reef El Dorado

Visayas, Philippines

House Reef El Dorado
Depth
Depth Icon

20m

Visibility
Visibility Icon

17m - 50m

Entry
Boat Entry Icon

Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About House Reef El Dorado

El Dorado House Reef is a small but exquisite reef system that can be found in a depth of 20 meters. This reef is situated infront of the El Dorado Resort and can be accessed by all level divers. Bottom is sandy and scattered with several rock formations. This site is also a favourite when it comes to night diving.

House Reef El Dorado Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Rock, Reef, Other, Night

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

17m 50m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas Mix

21% – 47%

O2

12% at 18m / 36%

O2
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Marine Life

  • Crabs
  • Frog Fish
  • Groupers
  • Lobsters
  • Puffer Fish
  • Rays
  • Turtles
  • Various
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Location

Dive Site Hazards

  • Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

  • Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

  • Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

  • Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.

  • Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.

  • Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

  • Landmark Misidentification — Familiar sites can become unrecognisable at night.

  • Light-Induced Tunnel Vision — Focused light beams reduce peripheral awareness.

  • Depth Perception Errors — Reduced ambient light increases depth perception mistakes.

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