Temple of Doom
Protected Area
Ngemelis Island Complex
Why dive here
With 182+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, lionfish, mandarin fish, napoleon wrasse and nautiluses - Temple of Doom offers some of Rock Islands's richest cave diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, October, November.
Temple of Doom, what a name. It’s a kidney-shaped bommie that rises from a sandy seabed at 24 metres right up to three metres below the surface. We love this spot because it's a bustling little ecosystem, a real fish-eat-fish world, just as the name implies. Descend to the base, settle into the sand, and then work your way up in a slow spiral. You’ll see Epaulette Soldierfish tucked into crevices and Bicolor Chromis schooling above. Keep an eye out for Messmate Pipefish swaying gently in the current, almost invisible against the coral. Our pick for a truly special sighting here are the Poss' Scorpionfish, masters of disguise, so take your time and look closely. It's a relaxed, easy dive, perfect for photographers wanting to capture those macro details and for anyone who enjoys a leisurely ascent exploring every nook and cranny of a thriving pinnacle.
Typical Temple of Doom Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Temple of Doom
Dive shops near Temple of Doom
Cruise Control palau
Cruise Control palau
DayDream Dive Center
Sam's Tours
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Temple of Doom
Temple of Doom Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Temple of Doom, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (7.2, 134.3) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.5–31.2°C
Current Speed
10.05 cm/s
Direction: N (5.7°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.026 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
33.62 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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