Secret Corner

A sandy slope of rocks and pebbles, perfect for spotting octopus: blue-ringed, mimic, wonderpus and mototi, plus warty and hairy frogfish.

Type
Muck dive
Max depth
18 m
Marine sanctuary
Yes
Known for
Blue-ringed, mimic and wonderpus octopus
Blue-ringed octopus on the sand in Dauin

Secret Corner is a sandy slope scattered with rocks and pebbles, and it is perfect for spotting octopus. Several species live here, including the blue-ringed, mimic, wonderpus and mototi octopus.

Warty and hairy frogfish are also found here, which makes this a must-dive site for critter lovers.

What you might see

  • Blue-ringed octopus
  • Mimic octopus
  • Wonderpus octopus
  • Mototi octopus
  • Warty frogfish
  • Hairy frogfish

Our tip

The best time to dive Secret Corner is from October to February. Outside slack water the current can be strong, so ask your divemaster about the best time to dive it.

Dive Secret Corner with us

We dive the Dauin coast every day, with full rental equipment included in our dive rates. See our Dauin diving and prices, or build your dive trip and tell us which sites you would like to see.