

Best for beginner divers, 4-13m, boat entry.
Sand Bar is a reef dive located within the Rock Islands of Palau, offering a manageable depth range of 4 to 13 metres. This site is accessible by boat and suits beginner divers. Visibility typically ranges from 6 to 18 metres. Divers may encounter whitetip reef sharks, giant morays, leaf scorpionfish, Clark's anemonefish, various wrasses, spotted garden eels, sea stars, moon wrasse, soldierfish, bigeyes, and sea cucumbers. Currents are variable, so consult your boat crew regarding conditions before entry. Water temperatures remain warm between 28 and 30 degrees Celsius, making a 3mm shorty or full suit appropriate for the typical 45-minute dive duration.
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Current at Sand Bar is variable, so ask your boat crew about conditions before you enter and plan your dive to work with the flow rather than against it. Warm water between 28 and 30 degrees means a 3mm shorty is usually sufficient, but a full suit is worth considering for longer bottom times.
accessible by boat
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-13m
Visibility
6-18m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec
Divers can observe whitetip reef sharks, giant morays, leaf scorpionfish, Clark's anemonefish, wrasses, spotted garden eels, sea stars, moon wrasse, soldierfish, bigeyes, and sea cucumbers.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth range of 4 to 13 metres.
The site ranges from 4 to 13 metres in depth, with an average depth of 9 metres.
Sand Bar requires boat access and is located 25 kilometres from shore.
Water temperatures range from 28 to 30 degrees Celsius, and visibility varies between 6 and 18 metres. Currents are variable and require checking with the boat crew.
Diving at Sand Bar in Koror requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Sand Bar in Koror. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Sand Bar in Koror are January, February, March, April, May, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.