Ulong Sandbar

Palau

Ulong Sandbar

5–15 mMax Depth
boatEntry
3Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.2 m
5.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
29.6°C
Wind
28.4 km/h
→ W
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Challenging
Waves1.2–1.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves1.5–1.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature29.4°C
TodayChallenging
Waves1.7–2.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.3°C
Next 72 hours
09:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
15:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
21:00
Waves: 1.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
03:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
09:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
15:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
21:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
09:00
Waves: 2.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
15:00
Waves: 1.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
21:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.3°C
03:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 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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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

reefsalt Waterbeginner 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
Brown-marbled grouper
Epinephelus fuscoguttatus
DeepLog1
Chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon trifascialis
DeepLog1
Smooth cauliflower coral
Stylophora pistillata
DeepLog1
Porifera
Nearby OBIS observations12
Bryozoa
Nearby OBIS observations5
Priacanthus hamrur
Nearby OBIS observations4
Cnidaria
Nearby OBIS observations3
Demospongiae
Nearby OBIS observations3
Ecsenius yaeyamaensis
Nearby OBIS observations3
Melichthys vidua
Nearby OBIS observations3
Myripristis adusta
Nearby OBIS observations3
Pomacentrus vaiuli
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

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