Yabiji
Protected Area
八重干瀬
Why dive here
With 428+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, manta rays, mobula rays (devil rays), seahorses and sea turtles - Yabiji offers some of Ishigaki & Yaeyama's richest reef diving. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Yabiji is a pretty big deal around Ishigaki, a massive stretch of reef that feels more like a small underwater mountain range than just one dive site. You’ll spend most of your time drifting along its edges, checking out the hard coral formations that dominate the landscape. We’ve seen a good mix of smaller reef fish darting between the crevices, and on luckier days, a turtle or two cruising by. It’s a good choice for a relaxed afternoon dive, especially if you appreciate the sheer scale of a healthy coral system. Best enjoyed when the current isn't too strong, which opens up more options for exploration.
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MARINECLUB
DIVING SERVICE HEKIKAI
Pipeline
Diving School Marea Miyakojima
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Yabiji
Yabiji Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Yabiji, 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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