

Best for beginner divers, 5-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Manta City Point is a reef site located in the Kabira Area of Ishigaki Island. The site features depths ranging from 5 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres, making it suitable for beginners. Access is strictly by boat, and divers encounter mild currents. Visibility can shift noticeably, which influences the overall experience. Divers should maintain neutral buoyancy and avoid contact with the seabed or reef structures, as the coral and rocks are sharp. Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, green sea turtles, coral groupers, titan triggerfish, ribbon eels, leaf scorpionfish, chromodoris nudibranchs, wrasses, ocellaris anemonefish, orangestripe triggerfish, porcupinefish, sling-jaw wrasses, Ijima's sea snakes, and blueblotched butterflyfish.
24.48820, 124.11860
In accordance with local rules for manta protection, there cannot be more than 5 dive boats at this place at the same time.
10 minutes from Kabira Area or 50 minutes from Ishigaki port.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include reef manta rays, green sea turtles, various wrasses, anemonefish, and triggerfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and a comfortable depth range of 5 to 25 metres.
The site ranges from 5 to 25 metres deep, with an average depth of 10 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required for access.
The primary hazard is sharp coral and rocks. Divers should avoid contact with the seabed and reef structures to prevent injury.
Diving at Manta City Point in Ishigaki requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Manta City Point in Ishigaki. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Manta City Point in Ishigaki are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Manta City Point in Ishigaki typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.