Best for advanced divers, 25-35m, boat entry, strong current.
Helen Reef is a remote site in Palau featuring a reef and wall structure that descends to depths of 25 to 35 metres. Divers experience visibility ranging from 30 to 40 metres, though the location is subject to strong drift currents that require advanced diving skills. The topography includes walls and coral zones where Napoleon wrasse, potato bass, and giant moray eels are found. Emperor angelfish, Moorish idols, titan triggerfish, pink skunk anemonefish, fire dartfish, pixy hawkfish, and giant clams inhabit the reef. Sharks are resident at this site. Due to the significant distance from shore, boat access is required and all necessary equipment must be carried on board.
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Strong currents can shift direction and intensity with little warning, so stay close to your group and agree on abort signals before descending. Facilities are minimal this far out, so carry everything you need on the boat, including spare exposure protection for multiple dives.
Located 560 km south of Koror, accessible via expedition-style yacht routes.
Recorded at this site
Depth
25-35m
Visibility
30-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
28-30°C
Current
Strong
Best Time
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Oct, Nov, Dec
No nearby dive sites found within 50km.
Divers can encounter Napoleon wrasse, potato bass, giant moray eels, emperor angelfish, Moorish idols, titan triggerfish, pink skunk anemonefish, fire dartfish, pixy hawkfish, giant clams, and resident sharks.
No, Helen Reef is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents, significant depths, and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The reef and wall structure at this site extends to depths between 25 and 35 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 563 kilometres from shore, requiring a boat for access.
Water temperatures range from 28C to 30C throughout the year, with visibility typically between 30 and 40 metres and strong currents.
Diving at Helen Reef in Southwest Islands requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A rashguard or 2mm shorty is recommended for diving at Helen Reef in Southwest Islands. Water temperatures range from 28°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Helen Reef in Southwest Islands are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
