Vertigo
Vertigo, one of the best shark dives in the world, is located in the Philippine Sea off the West coast of the island south of M’il Channel. It is home to a school of grey and black tip reef sharks, offering divers a truly special experience. With clear blue water year-round, divers have the opportunity to interact with these magnificent creatures.
To enhance your photography experience, we recommend using a wide-angle lens between 17-40mm. Our dive plan involves a static dive with an incoming tide, utilizing a small bait cage and allowing for a generous 90-minute bottom time. The diving conditions range from depths of 10m/33ft to 20m/66ft, offering a stunning visibility of 29m. The vertical reef wall presents a breathtaking view, and you can expect gentle to no current.
In terms of wildlife, Vertigo showcases not only the grey and black tip reef sharks but also Napoleon wrasse, Moray eels, reef fish, grouper, and snapper. However, please note that high surge and visibility less than 60’ can make certain areas off-limits.
Vertigo is an ideal dive site for divers of all levels, including beginners and advanced divers. With its location in the Federated States of Micronesia, close to Weeloey, Yap, 96943, it promises a memorable diving experience.
To enhance your photography experience, we recommend using a wide-angle lens between 17-40mm. Our dive plan involves a static dive with an incoming tide, utilizing a small bait cage and allowing for a generous 90-minute bottom time. The diving conditions range from depths of 10m/33ft to 20m/66ft, offering a stunning visibility of 29m. The vertical reef wall presents a breathtaking view, and you can expect gentle to no current.
In terms of wildlife, Vertigo showcases not only the grey and black tip reef sharks but also Napoleon wrasse, Moray eels, reef fish, grouper, and snapper. However, please note that high surge and visibility less than 60’ can make certain areas off-limits.
Vertigo is an ideal dive site for divers of all levels, including beginners and advanced divers. With its location in the Federated States of Micronesia, close to Weeloey, Yap, 96943, it promises a memorable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Vertigo
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Vertigo
Depth
21m
Visibility
29m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Vertigo
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
21 m/s
Water Temp
30°C
Visibility
10.54km
Cloud Cover
99%
Wave Period
6.1s
Air Temperature
28.6°C
Precipitation
0.3 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Vertigo
Alpha
Dive Score Chart for Vertigo
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 6.7263/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.08m, Wind 16.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 6.513233333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Vertigo: 06:00
Sunset at Vertigo: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Vertigo are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 6.7/10
Waves: 1.08m (6.45s), Wind: 16.6 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 6.5/10
Waves: 1.02m, Wind: 4.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for VertigoAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Vertigo
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Vertigo
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Vertigo
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Vertigo
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
July
Visibility
9.0m / 29.5ft
January
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
August
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Vertigo
Vertigo shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (27.7°C) and December the coldest (23.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in August with average wave heights of 2.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in August with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 1.6mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during August to October, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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