Chandelier Cave

Palau

Chandelier Cave

3–12 mMax Depth
boatEntry
39Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
6.2 s
Swell
0.4 m
6.0 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward NE
Water temperature
29.4°C
Wind
10.3 km/h
→ SW
Sea level
-0.3 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
08:0009:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Wed, Sep 9Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.7°C
Next 72 hours
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
08:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
14:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

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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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
Pajama cardinalfish
Sphaeramia nematoptera
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Red-and-black anemonefish
Amphiprion melanopus
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Chocolate hind
Cephalopholis boenak
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Mandarinfish
Synchiropus splendidus
DeepLog2
Masked spinefoot
Siganus puellus
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Orangelined cardinalfish
Taeniamia fucata
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Silty wrasse
Halichoeres leucurus
DeepLog2
Twinspot goby
Signigobius biocellatus
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Antipatharia goby
Bryaninops tigris
DeepLog1
Blackbelted cardinalfish
Taeniamia zosterophora
DeepLog1
Goldband fusilier
Pterocaesio chrysozona
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Grey reef shark
Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos
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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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