

Best for intermediate divers, 8-26m, boat entry, moderate current.
Cross Hole is a cave and reef dive site located off Irabu Island. The topography features a cave system combined with open reef, with depths ranging from 8 to 26 metres. Divers access the site by boat, which is required due to its distance from the shore. Conditions include moderate currents and visibility between 20 and 40 metres. The site presents an overhead environment, requiring divers to maintain solid buoyancy control and monitor their air supply throughout the 50-minute dive. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius depending on the month.
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Because the cave creates an overhead environment, confirm with your guide that your air and buoyancy are solid before entry, even if the access looks easy from outside. Current can pick up without much warning at this site, so stay close to your group and agree on a turn-pressure before descending.
Located north of Irabu Island, approximately 5km west of Miyakojima.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-26m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the overhead environment and the presence of moderate currents.
The site ranges from 8 to 26 metres in depth, with an average depth of 25 metres.
Cross Hole is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore, requiring a boat charter to access.
The main hazards are the overhead environment within the cave and the potential for moderate currents to strengthen during the dive.
Diving at クロスホール in Miyakojima requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at クロスホール in Miyakojima. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit クロスホール in Miyakojima are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at クロスホール in Miyakojima. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at クロスホール in Miyakojima typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.