Sand Pool
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 - Sand Pool offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Sand Pool in Ishigaki offers a gentle drift over a wide expanse of white sand, ideal for macro enthusiasts. We often spot garden eels swaying in the current, gobies and their pistol shrimp companions, and the occasional camouflaged flatfish. It's a relaxed dive, perfect for photographers wanting to take their time or for newer divers building confidence.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sand Pool
Sand Pool Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sand Pool, 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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