Manta Ridge
Why dive here
With 297+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and seahorses - Manta Ridge offers some of Yap's richest channel diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Manta Ridge in Yap is exactly what it sounds like. We’ve found ourselves finning along a coral ridge, usually around 10-15 meters, watching manta rays glide past. It’s a reliable spot for encounters, particularly on incoming tides when they come to feed and visit cleaning stations. Currents can be strong, so it’s best for confident divers comfortable in moving water.
Typical Manta Ridge Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
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Manta Ray Bay Resort & Yap Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Ridge
Manta Ridge Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Ridge, 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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