Chandelier Cave

Palau

Chandelier Cave

3–12 mMax Depth
boatEntry
39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
8.1 s
Swell
0.4 m
7.5 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
29.8°C
Wind
5.6 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
0.5 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:00–00:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Fri, Oct 16Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature30.1°C
Sun, Oct 18Calm
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.2°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
05:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
11:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
17:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
11:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
17:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.4°C
23:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
11:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.5°C
Catalog depth3–12 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Nov-May

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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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
Pajama cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
DeepLog3
Red-and-black anemonefish
Amphiprion melanopus
DeepLog3
Chocolate hind
Cephalopholis boenak
DeepLog2
Mandarinfish
Synchiropus splendidus
DeepLog2
Masked spinefoot
Siganus puellus
DeepLog2
Orangelined cardinalfish
Taeniamia fucata
DeepLog2
Silty wrasse
Halichoeres leucurus
DeepLog2
Twinspot goby
Signigobius biocellatus
DeepLog2
Antipatharia goby
Bryaninops tigris
DeepLog1
Blackbelted cardinalfish
Taeniamia zosterophora
DeepLog1
Goldband fusilier
Pterocaesio chrysozona
DeepLog1
Grey reef shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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