Taketomi Island UW Hotspring
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 428+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), seahorses and sea turtles - Taketomi Island UW Hotspring offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Diving the Taketomi Island Underwater Hotspring is certainly… unique. We’re talking about a spot where volcanic activity pushes hot water up through the seabed, creating shimmering thermoclines you can actually feel as you swim through them. It’s shallow, only about 15 metres, so it’s a perfect chill-out dive for beginners or a nice second dive. While you won't find major coral formations or big pelagics here, the novelty of warm water venting from the ocean floor, especially on a cooler day, makes it worth a look.
Typical Taketomi Island UW Hotspring 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 Taketomi Island UW Hotspring
Taketomi Island UW Hotspring Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Taketomi Island UW Hotspring, 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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