

Best for beginner divers, 17-25m, boat entry, mild current.
German Channel Wall near the Ngemelis Islands in Palau is a reef and wall site suitable for beginners. Divers typically explore at depths between 17 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site features a drift dive profile with mild currents, though conditions can shift. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres in water temperatures between 29 and 30C. Marine life recorded here includes Napoleon Wrasse, Harlequin Sweetlips, various wrasses, groupers, and several species of triggerfish, unicornfish, and anemonefish. Night diving is available at this location. Always remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing and manage buoyancy carefully due to potential current changes.
7.11795, 134.27000
The best time to observe manta rays is during the new moon and full moon phases when tidal currents are strongest.
Access is typically via boat from Koror or Malakal Island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
17-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
29-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, Napoleon Wrasse, Harlequin Sweetlips, groupers, Redtooth Triggerfish, Pacific Orange-spine Unicornfish, Clark's Anemonefish, Porcupinefish, Freckled Hawkfish, Pink Skunk Anemonefish, and Sixbanded Angelfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners as the current is generally mild, making the drift along the wall manageable.
The diving depth ranges from 17 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the site, which is located 37 kilometres from shore.
The site is primarily designated for diving, and there is no specific information regarding snorkelling suitability.
Divers must remain aware of boat traffic when surfacing and manage buoyancy carefully to account for the presence of strong currents at the wall.
Diving at German Channel Wall in Koror requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at German Channel Wall in Koror. Water temperatures range from 29°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit German Channel Wall in Koror are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
German Channel Wall in Koror typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at German Channel Wall in Koror typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.