Picninc Coral Garden

Rock Islands, Peleliu, Palau, Palaureef

Conditions & tides

Channel site — tidal current funnels through here and can run fast, changing quickly with the tide. It is usually strongest around mid-tide and eases near the slack windows below. Dive with a local operator who knows the timing.

Picninc Coral GardenPeleliu

Good · 5/5

conditions visualisation

Good5/5

Calm and diveable right now — best window today 6 AM–4 PM.

Wind12 kn SW

Current~0.7 kn E · model

Swell

0.5 m · 8s · N

Water

29 °C

Conditions through the day

5 AM5 PM

Calmest current near slack — 11:15 AM & 11:45 PM local

Sunrise 05:51 AM · Sunset 05:57 PM local

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Tide · local

Outlook — select a day for full conditions

On-face swell 0.4 m — the component of the swell aimed at this site’s exposed face. Strong-current reef: plan a drift and enter near the slack windows above. Current is a regional model value (Copernicus, ~9 km grid) — a guide to the area, not a precise reef measurement. Imagery © Esri · not depth or visibility.

Scored by DiveConnect's site-physics model

Marine forecast via Copernicus Marine. Score is a rule-based guide from swell/wind vs. the site's exposure — always dive your own assessment.

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About this site

This vibrant coral garden in Palau's Rock Islands dazzles with dense hard coral formations and colorful reef fish. Gentle currents make it ideal for beginners, while experienced divers can explore the sloping reef's nooks teeming with butterflyfish, angelfish, and occasional reef sharks. The shallow depth (5-15m) allows long bottom times to admire the thriving coral diversity. Clear visibility showcases the reef's intricate structure, with occasional turtles gliding past. Accessible from Peleliu, it's a perfect relaxed dive or snorkel spot.