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    Mi'l Channel dive site
    drift
    21m
    Beginner
    Yap, Micronesia

    Mi'l Channel

    Best months: Dec–Apr

    Why dive here

    With 297+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and seahorses - Mi'l Channel offers some of Yap's richest drift diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, July, October.

    Best timeDec–Apr
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Blacktip Reef Sharks, Giant Moray Eels, Grey Reef Sharks and Seahorses · 297+ species recorded
    Water29-30°C · warmest June, July, October
    CharacterDrift dive · max 21m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Mi'l Channel in Yap offers a gentle drift dive, making it a good choice for newer divers. The channel itself is a steady 21m deep, allowing for relaxed exploration. You'll move with the current, spotting reef sharks and various smaller reef fish congregating in the flow. It’s a straightforward dive, well-suited for building confidence in current.

    Typical Mi'l Channel Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Mi'l Channel

    Mi'l Channel Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Mi'l Channel, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.45, 138.07) (4km away)

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    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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