Diving in Peleliu & Angaur
Why dive here
Peleliu & Angaur offers some of Palau's richest diving, with 559+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and octopuses. Water sits around 29°C.
Peleliu and Angaur diving. This isn't for the faint of heart, but boy, do we love a good drift dive, and these channels deliver. Think serious current, the kind that whips you along, making you feel truly part of the ocean’s rhythm. It’s here you’ll find the big stuff: packs of grey reef sharks patrolling the drop-offs, barracuda swirling in massive schools, and yes, the occasional bull shark making a dramatic appearance from the blue. We’d suggest planning your dives around the tides; a good guide makes all the difference in navigating these waters safely. The visibility can be incredible, sometimes over 30 metres, letting you spot those shy Malabar groupers lurking in the deeper pockets. Our favourite site often involves a hook-in, just to hang back and watch the parade of pelagics go by, the sound of the current rushing past your ears almost deafening. This is raw, unadulterated Palau diving. It’s fast, exhilarating, and leaves you buzzing long after you’ve surfaced.
Peleliu & Angaur Dive Site Map
Dive sites and dive centres in Peleliu & Angaur
Peleliu & Angaur Dive Sites
3 dive sites in Peleliu & Angaur
Dongosaro
Dongosaro offers a relaxed drift over a sloping reef, good for newer divers or those looking for an easy second dive. You’ll typically see schooling fusiliers and snapper, with plenty of smaller reef fish darting between the soft corals. It's a nice site for practicing buoyancy and enjoying the flow of the current without much effort.
Lukes
Located in Peleliu & Angaur, Palau, Lukes is a dive site.
Peleliu Express
The Blue Cave, tucked along the coastline, offers a unique cavern dive experience. Sunlight filters through an opening, painting the water a vivid electric blue inside the main chamber. It’s a relatively easy penetration, making it a good option for divers looking for their first taste of overhead environments without extreme depths. Look for the small, reflective particles that shimmer in the blue light, a simple but captivating sight.
Peleliu & Angaur Dive Centres
Ocean Wildlife in Peleliu & Angaur
559 species recorded in Peleliu & Angaur
Peleliu & Angaur Daylight & Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise and sunset times for Peleliu & Angaur, calculated from coordinates
Today - Monday 24 August
Sunrise
06:01
Sunset
18:18
Daylight
12h 17m
Golden Hour
17:50
First light (dawn) at 05:40 · Last light (dusk) at 18:39
Monthly Averages
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:22 | 18:09 | 11h 47m |
| Feb | 06:23 | 18:18 | 11h 55m |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:18 | 12h 5m |
| Apr | 05:59 | 18:14 | 12h 15m |
| May | 05:51 | 18:15 | 12h 24m |
| JunLongest | 05:52 | 18:22 | 12h 29m |
| Jul | 05:58 | 18:26 | 12h 28m |
| AugNow | 06:01 | 18:21 | 12h 20m |
| Sep | 05:57 | 18:07 | 12h 10m |
| Oct | 05:53 | 17:52 | 11h 59m |
| Nov | 05:56 | 17:46 | 11h 50m |
| DecShortest | 06:09 | 17:54 | 11h 45m |
Times are approximate local times based on longitude. Actual times may vary slightly depending on the exact timezone observed in Peleliu & Angaur.
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Marine Protected Areas near Peleliu & Angaur
40 protected areas near Peleliu & Angaur - please respect local regulations when diving
Palau National Marine Sanctuary
Domestic Fishing Zone
Coastal State Waters
Lagon sud des îles Chelbacheb
Rock Island Southern Lagoon Management Area
Koror Southern Lagoon
Ngarchelong Subsistence Fishing Zone
Ngaremeduu Bay Network
Ngaremeduu Bay Conservation Area
Ngemelis Island Complex
Ebiil Channel Conservation Zone
Ngerukewid Island Wildlife Preserve
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