Gapow Reef
Why dive here
With 297+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and seahorses - Gapow Reef offers some of Yap's richest reef diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Gapow Reef is a solid Yap dive, often presenting mild currents that drift you along a healthy hard coral slope. We frequently spot reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections and smaller pelagics like jacks and barracuda schooling in the blue. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a relaxed drift and consistent fish action.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gapow Reef
Gapow Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Gapow Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.45, 138.07) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.2°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.93 m/s
13.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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