Taketomi South Potato Rock
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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 South Potato Rock offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Potato Rock, just off Taketomi Island, is a really approachable dive. It’s a good spot for newer divers, maxing out at a gentle 14 meters. The site itself is one big, impressive rock formation that acts like an apartment building for a bunch of different creatures. We’ve seen lots of nudibranchs here, tucked into the crevices, and usually a few reef fish darting between the boulders. It’s a comfortable, easy dive, perfect for getting back into things or just enjoying a relaxed afternoon underwater.
Typical Taketomi South Potato Rock 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 South Potato Rock
Taketomi South Potato Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Taketomi South Potato Rock, 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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