Carbin Reef

Carbin Reef is a white sandbar and coral reef located within the Sagay Marine Reserve off the coast of Sagay City in Negros Occidental, Philippines. Visible prominently during low tide, it features powdery white sand surrounded by clear turquoise waters and coral formations. Part of a 32,000-hectare protected seascape, it is known for swimming, snorkeling and photography, and is accessible only by boat from the mainland jump-off points.

Visitors can expect a small, exposed white sandbar surrounded by shallow, clear turquoise water and coral reef within the Sagay Marine Reserve. The sandbar is most visible at low tide and submerged at high tide. There are no permanent structures on the reef itself. Activities center on wading, swimming, snorkeling over corals, photography and sightseeing. Access is by motorized boat from Sagay City jump-off points such as Old Sagay or Barangay Molocaboc, with open sea views and nearby islets.