Manta Scramble
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 - Manta Scramble offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Manta Scramble lives up to its name, often drawing multiple reef manta rays to its cleaning stations. We usually drop onto a sandy patch around 10 meters, then settle in to watch the show. It’s mostly about the mantas here, so if you're keen on spending your dive observing these big rays, this site is a solid choice. Just be prepared for other boats; it’s a popular spot for a reason.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Manta Scramble
Manta Scramble Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Manta Scramble, 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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