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    Slow and Easy dive site
    14m
    Beginner
    Yap, Micronesia

    Slow and Easy

    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 - Slow and Easy offers some of Yap's richest 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
    Charactermax 14m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Slow and Easy, just as the name suggests, is a gentle introduction to Yap's shallower reefs. At a maximum depth of 14m, it’s a calm site, perfect for newer divers building confidence or those looking for an extended bottom time. You’ll drift along with minimal current, spotting smaller reef fish darting in and out of the corals. It’s not about big pelagics here, but rather a relaxed meander.

    Typical Slow and Easy Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m max~50 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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Slow and Easy

    Slow and Easy Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Slow and Easy, 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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