Stop Sign
Why dive here
With 297+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, blacktip reef sharks, giant moray eels, grey reef sharks and seahorses - Stop Sign offers some of Yap's richest diving. Water ranges 29-30°C, warmest June, July, October.
Stop Sign is a gentle slope in Yap, suitable for newer divers. The reef tops out around 24 meters, making it an easy drift. You'll often see small reef sharks cruising past, along with plenty of fusiliers and schooling snapper. It's a relaxed dive, a nice start to a Yap itinerary.
Typical Stop Sign Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Stop Sign
Stop Sign Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Stop Sign, 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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