24m
    Intermediate
    Ishigaki & Yaeyama, Japan
    伊良部

    Cross Hole

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    伊良部

    Why dive here

    With 428+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), seahorses and sea turtles - Cross Hole offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBull Sharks, Manta Rays, Mobula Rays (Devil Rays), Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 428+ species recorded
    Water23-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 24m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Cross Hole isn't just a wreck; it's a history lesson playing out in real time under the waves. We’re talking about a WWII cargo ship, well broken up now, but with enough structure left to make for a fantastic exploration. The stern section is our favourite part, with that big propeller still very much intact, often draped in schools of cardinalfish. We love squeezing through the cargo holds, where the light filters down in shafts, illuminating thick clusters of soft corals and anemones that have completely taken over. As you fin around the deck, keep an eye out for the resident moray eels peeking from crevices and the occasional turtle munching on algae. Visibility here can vary, but on a good day, the light show inside the holds is genuinely mesmerising. It’s an intermediate dive, straightforward enough for competent open water divers comfortable with depth, but still offering plenty of nooks and crannies to satisfy the more experienced wreck enthusiast. We’d suggest going in the morning; the sun angle really makes the internal light beams pop.

    Typical Cross Hole Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m24m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    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.

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Cross Hole

    Cross Hole Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Cross Hole, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.6, 124.35) (10km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    84°F · Range: 27–30.4°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    7.74 m/s

    15.0 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1013.6 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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