Ulong Sandbar

Palau

Ulong Sandbar

5–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.1 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
29.2°C
Wind
15.4 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.2 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
09:0010:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Next 72 hours
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
21:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
03:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.2°C
09:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
Catalog depth5–15 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-Apr

Peak month

Jun 29.5°

Jan28.4°
Feb28.1°
Mar28.3°
Apr28.8°
May29.3°
Jun29.5°
Jul29.2°
Aug29.0°
Sep29.1°
Oct29.3°
Nov29.4°
Dec29.1°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Brown-marbled grouper
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
DeepLog1
Chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifascialis
DeepLog1
Smooth cauliflower coral
Stylophora pistillata
DeepLog1
Chaetodon ephippium
Nearby OBIS observations6
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
Nearby OBIS observations5
Porifera
Nearby OBIS observations5
Zanclus cornutus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Acanthurus nigricauda
Nearby OBIS observations4
Acanthurus nigricans
Nearby OBIS observations3
Chlorurus sordidus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Ctenochaetus binotatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
Gnathodentex aureolineatus
Nearby OBIS observations3
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

Ulong Sandbar photo 2
Ulong Sandbar photo 3
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