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Palau Dive Sites

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Scuba diving in Palau

Palau has 27 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Koror and Peleliu. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.

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2 dive sites

Seasonal patterns

Best months, historically in Palau

Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Palau— historical patterns, not a forecast.

  1. Jan40%29°C
  2. Feb21%29°C
  3. Mar53%29°C
  4. Apr82%30°C
  5. May88%30°C
  6. Jun94%30°C
  7. Jul78%30°C
  8. Aug86%30°C
  9. Sep78%30°C
  10. Oct83%30°C
  11. Nov79%30°C
  12. Dec67%30°C

From 27 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast

Best time to dive Palau: full month-by-month data →

Best dive sites in Palau

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Map of Sand Bar

Sand Bar

Sand Bar is a dive site in Palau.

Map of Temple of Doom

Temple of Doom

Temple of Doom is a dive site in Palau. The site is reached by boat.

Boat entry

Plan a dive in Palau

Choose the right area

Popular starting points in Palau include Koror and Peleliu. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.

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Match depth and difficulty

Current public data shows 1 intermediate dive site. Depth details vary by site. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.

Check conditions close to the dive

PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.

How condition context works
Koror (8)Peleliu (2)

Common questions about diving in Palau

Where are the best places to scuba dive in Palau?

Start with Koror and Peleliu. PickADive lists 27 public dive sites in Palau, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages. Koror alone accounts for 8 of those listings across 2 regions. 1 dive site is recorded with shore access and 2 with boat access.

What depths can I expect when diving in Palau?

Depth details vary by site in Palau. Check each site page for listed minimum and maximum depths, then confirm the plan with current local guidance.

Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Palau?

No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Palau, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.