Emperor’s Chair
Protected Area
沖縄県漁業調整規則第37条表第1号
Why dive here
With 428+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), seahorses and sea turtles - Emperor’s Chair offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Emperor’s Chair in Ishigaki is a solid intermediate dive, peaking at 17 meters. It’s named for a large, chair-like rock formation that sits on the seafloor. We’ve found the currents here can be a bit frisky at times, so good buoyancy helps. You’ll often spot plenty of anemonefish tucked into their homes and schools of yellowfin goatfish patrolling the sandy patches. It’s a reliable spot for a relaxed dive, without being overly dramatic.
Typical Emperor’s Chair Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Emperor’s Chair
Emperor’s Chair Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Emperor’s Chair, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.6, 124.35) (10km away)
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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