Hanazawa Drop
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 - Hanazawa Drop offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest wall diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hanazawa Drop, near Ishigaki, is a solid entry-level wall dive, perfect for those getting comfortable with a bit of vertical exploration. The wall itself starts quite shallow, around 5m, and drops gently to about 16m, making it easy to manage your depth. We often see schools of cardinalfish hugging the overhangs here, and the cracks in the wall are home to moray eels peering out. It’s a relaxed dive, usually with minimal current, and a good spot to practice buoyancy control while enjoying some interesting rock formations.
Typical Hanazawa Drop 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 Hanazawa Drop
Hanazawa Drop Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Hanazawa Drop, 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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