Panari Big Corner
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 - Panari Big Corner offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Panari Big Corner, off Ishigaki, is a gentle introduction to the Yaeyama islands' underwater scene. The site sits around 15 metres, making it comfortable for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed multi-dive day. We often find ourselves drifting along the gentle slope, spotting a surprising number of juvenile reef fish tucked into the coral bommies. It’s not about big pelagics here, but rather the quiet satisfaction of watching clownfish tend their anemones or finding a cleverly camouflaged scorpionfish. We’d suggest it as a good second or third dive, especially if the weather is a bit breezy elsewhere.
Typical Panari Big Corner 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 Panari Big Corner
Panari Big Corner Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Panari Big Corner, 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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