About this spot
Large resident school of jacks gathering at a specific viewpoint. Exciting pelagic experience; currents push fish into feeding formations. Also reef fish and occasional barracuda.
● Dive SpotsBauan – San Pablo Cove (Batangas Bay side)
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Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks
Resident jack tornado forms at a specific Bauan viewpoint; jacks at ~4m make this the signature Batangas freedive. Intermediate, 5–20m.
Bauan – San Pablo Cove (Batangas Bay side)Also known as Binukbok · Binukbok School of Jacks
Intermediate5 – 20 m depthReefCurrent: ModerateGreat for freedivingModerate traffic
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Marine life you'll see
Commonly sightedJacks (resident school)
Barracuda
Reef fish
Conditions
What to expectEntry
Boat
Visibility
15–20m
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar
Difficulty
Intermediate
intermediate
Current
Moderate
moderate
Spearfishing
Regulated
For freedivers
Apnea notesGreat for freedivingNo permanent line
The jack tornado is accessible starting at ~4m — one of the shallowest schooling-fish experiences in the Philippines and arguably THE signature Batangas freedive. Best on weekdays; weekends draw Manila freediving day-trip groups and the site gets crowded. Moderate current can enhance the pelagic encounter by packing the jack ball tighter.
Location & access notes
Dive site accessible from the Binukbok viewpoint area on the Batangas Bay side of the peninsula — geographically in Bauan, not Mabini proper, though commonly booked through Mabini-based freediving operators. The jack ball forms starting at approximately 4m depth, which is what makes this a signature freedive rather than a scuba-only site.
Instructors & shops at this spot
11 operatorsEEagle Point Beach and Dive ResortResort→BBuceo Anilao Beach & Dive ResortResort→BBlue Ribbon Dive ResortResort→CCasa Escondida Anilao Resort & Dive CenterDive shop · Resort→SSolitude Acacia ResortResort→
Balai LawomLodging→
Freedive Tribe PHSchool · Lodging→
Maximum Freediving and HostelSchool · Lodging→WWetified FreediversSchool · Lodging→
Lawom Freedivers PHSchool→
See Turtles ApneaSchool→
Balai LawomLodging→Freedive Tribe PHSchool · Lodging→Maximum Freediving and HostelSchool · Lodging→WWetified FreediversSchool · Lodging→Lawom Freedivers PHSchool→See Turtles ApneaSchool→Where it is
Bauan – San Pablo Cove (Batangas Bay side)Area
Bauan – San Pablo Cove (Batangas Bay side)
Coordinates
13.8036°, 120.9123°
Frequently asked questions
About Binukbok Viewpoint – School of JacksHow deep is Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks?
Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks ranges from 5 to 20 metres deep, with its deepest point around 20 m.
Is Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks good for beginners?
Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks is rated intermediate — comfortable for certified divers with some experience, but not ideal for a first dive.
What will I see at Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks?
Divers at Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks commonly see Jacks (resident school), Barracuda, Reef fish.
Is Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks good for freediving?
For freedivers, Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks is rated 'Great for freediving'. The jack tornado is accessible starting at ~4m — one of the shallowest schooling-fish experiences in the Philippines and arguably THE signature Batangas freedive. Best on weekdays; weekends draw Manila freediving day-trip groups and the site gets crowded. Moderate current can enhance the pelagic encounter by packing the jack ball tighter.
Where is Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks and how do you get there?
Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks is located in Bauan – San Pablo Cove (Batangas Bay side), reached by Boat entry.
When is the best time to dive Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks?
The best months to dive Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks are Dec, Jan, Feb and Mar.
Can you spearfish at Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks?
Spearfishing at Binukbok Viewpoint – School of Jacks is Regulated. Always check current local regulations before spearfishing.
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Last verified May 2026