German Channel

Palau

German Channel

8–20 mMax Depth
boatEntry
100Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Model conditions signal71/100
Waves
1.4 m
5.7 s
Swell
0.9 m
5.5 s
Current speed
1.5 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
29.3°C
Wind
29.3 km/h
→ S
Sea level
0.4 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellWatch
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.4–1.4 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed1.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.2 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
05:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
11:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
17:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
23:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
17:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.3°C
Catalog depth8–20 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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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: strong
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

driftsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Spotted unicornfish
Naso brevirostris
DeepLog6
Arc-eye hawkfish
Paracirrhites arcatus
DeepLog4
Blue and gold fusilier
Caesio caerulaurea
DeepLog4
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog4
Red-toothed triggerfish
Odonus niger
DeepLog4
Spot-fin porcupinefish
Diodon hystrix
DeepLog4
Sweetlips
Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides
DeepLog4
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog3
Horned bull-fish
Heniochus varius
DeepLog3
Masked spinefoot
Siganus puellus
DeepLog3
Moorish idol
Zanclus cornutus
DeepLog3
Redbreasted wrasse
Cheilinus fasciatus
DeepLog3
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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