Bird Island
Why dive here
With 297+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and seahorses - Bird Island offers some of Yap's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Bird Island in Yap is mostly a drift dive, following the currents along a gently sloping reef. We've seen plenty of reef sharks here, often cruising in the blue, and the occasional manta ray makes an appearance too. It’s generally a relaxed dive, good for photographers who want to take their time, but keep an eye on the current strength; it can pick up. This spot is a solid choice for divers looking for pelagics without too much exertion.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Bird Island
Bird Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Bird Island, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (9.45, 138.07) (4km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.2°C
Air Temperature
28°C
82°F
Wind Speed
6.93 m/s
13.5 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1008.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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