The Devil’s Palace
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 - The Devil’s Palace offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest cave diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Devil’s Palace, often called *Manta Scramble* by the locals, isn't a cave in the claustrophobic sense, but rather a large, open swim-through beneath a coral overhang, perfect for intermediate divers. We’ve spent many hours here, mostly just drifting and watching the show. You’ll settle into about 23 meters and wait, sometimes patiently, for the mantas to glide in. They often circle the cleaning stations right above you, giving you a proper overhead view as they pass. It’s a site we’d recommend for anyone who wants to experience manta rays without battling strong currents or super deep dives.
Typical The Devil’s Palace 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
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 The Devil’s Palace
The Devil’s Palace Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Devil’s Palace, 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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