Diving in Yap

Explore 39 dive sites in Yap, Micronesia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Yap

The warmest water temperatures in Yap occur in January, averaging 29.0°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 29.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 29.0°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • February: 29.0°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • March: 29.0°C (air: 27.5°C)
  • April: 29.0°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • May: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • June: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • July: 29.0°C (air: 27.6°C)
  • August: 29.0°C (air: 27.7°C)
  • September: 29.0°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • October: 29.0°C (air: 27.9°C)
  • November: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)
  • December: 29.0°C (air: 28.0°C)

Marine Life in Yap

Home to 316 recorded species including 253 reef fish, 20 hard corals, 17 sea cucumbers, 13 sea snails & nudibranchs, 3 clams & mussels, 3 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in Yap

Yap has 6 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Yap

Based on average water temperature of 29.0°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Yap

  • And Atoll - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)

Getting to Yap - Nearest Airports

  • Yap International Airport (YAP), Yap Island - 6 km away, approx 22 min travel time
  • Roman Tmetuchl International Airport (ROR), Babelthuap Island - 455 km away, approx 511 min travel time

Dive Sites

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