Scuba Diving in Palau

Explore 24 dive sites and 19 dive centres in Palau. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Palau Diving at a Glance

4 dive regions, 24 dive sites, 19 dive centres, 588 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Palau

UK FCDO: See travel advice before travelling.

Best Time to Dive in Palau

The best months to dive in Palau are February, March, December, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 29.1°C, current 10 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 28.9°C, current 15.2 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 29.1°C, current 7.6 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 29.4°C, current 14.1 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 29.6°C, current 25 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 29.7°C, current 20 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 29.6°C, current 14 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 29.6°C, current 11.1 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 29.7°C, current 10.2 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 29.7°C, current 10.1 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 29.7°C, current 10.8 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 29.5°C, current 9.9 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Palau

Based on average water temperature of 29.5°C, currents 13 cm/s.

  • 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

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