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Dahican Beach (Mati)
Best time to visit
Early morning and late afternoon offer calmer water, softer light, and cooler temperatures. Dry season (March to October) gives clearer water and sun, while November to February brings stronger trade winds for bigger surf.
Budget tips
No official entry fee, though expect small parking or barangay environmental charges, typically PHP 20-100, so bring cash; save by packing food and water from Mati town rather than buying everything at beach stalls.
Recommended for
Surf enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Active travelers, Beach lovers
Plan your visit
Half day
About
クイックファクト: A long stretch of rolling dark-sand shoreline draws surfers with consistent right-hand reef breaks that can reach shoulder- to head-high on good swells. Local sea turtles often come ashore to nest at night, and visitors sometimes watch hatchlings dash toward the surf by lantern light.
ハイライト: Underwater, sweeping seagrass meadows and scattered coral fingers bring spinner dolphins and green turtles within about 10 meters of the shore, turning a snorkel into an intimate wildlife encounter. Local fishermen sometimes launch roughly 30 small bamboo lanterns during nesting nights, the warm amber lights scattering like coins across wet sand and tidal pools.
Insider tips
- Wear reef or water shoes for rocky entry points and sharp coral near the shore.
- Shoot photos at golden hour from the sandbar or near the coconut grove for dramatic surf and light.
- Avoid peak midday sun, arrive early for calmer water and fewer people or come late afternoon for sunset.
- Hire a local surf or skimboard instructor if unfamiliar with strong currents, and leave valuables locked in town.
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