Shiratori
Protected Area
伊良部
Why dive here
With 428+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), seahorses and sea turtles - Shiratori offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shiratori, off Ishigaki, is a solid intermediate dive. The site's main draw is its collection of swim-throughs and small caves, which you can navigate through at around 15 metres. We often spot schooling fusiliers darting through the openings, and sometimes a white-tip reef shark resting in the sand channels below. It's a good spot for divers looking for a bit of overhead environment without extreme depth.
Typical Shiratori Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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DIVING SERVICE HEKIKAI
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Diving School Marea Miyakojima
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shiratori
Shiratori Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shiratori, 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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