Kuroshima V-Drop
Protected Area
西表石垣
Why dive here
With 428+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), seahorses and sea turtles - Kuroshima V-Drop offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest wall diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Kuroshima V-Drop is a mellow introduction to Ishigaki's wall diving, perfect for those still building confidence on vertical reefs. The wall itself isn't particularly deep, topping out around 18 metres, making it an easy drift for beginners. You'll find plenty of smaller critters tucked into the crevices, often a few morays peeking out, and the visibility tends to be pretty consistent here. It’s a comfortable dive, letting you focus on buoyancy and spotting the finer details.
Typical Kuroshima V-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 Kuroshima V-Drop
Kuroshima V-Drop Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Kuroshima V-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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