Confirms Yap dive-program support from Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers and the broader shark-focused Yap context.
Current-aware Yap reef with eagle rays and sharks
Current-aware Yap reef with eagle rays and sharks
Reef site on a sandy plateau with a coral bommie that draws eagle rays, sharks, turtles, and barracuda. It is a current-aware Yap dive that rewards good timing and comfortable boat-diving experience.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 40m
Depth Note
The bommie sits on a sandy plateau in shallower water, while the surrounding slope drops to a deeper sandy bottom.
Best Season
December to April
Typical Conditions
Current-shaped reef conditions with a sandy plateau, coral outcrops, and active pelagic life around the structure.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Plan for current, keep good trim around the bommie, and treat shark and ray encounters as normal wildlife conditions rather than surprises.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, with current-aware timing and pickup handled through a local Yap operator.
Legal Notes
Follow the local operator briefing and any Yap marine-area guidance for boat drift dives.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best for experienced boat divers who are comfortable with current and want a reef site with strong wildlife action.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Confirms Yap dive-program support from Manta Ray Bay Resort and Yap Divers and the broader shark-focused Yap context.
Confirms Eagle’s Nest as a Yap dive site with the coral bommie, depth profile, and common wildlife.
Confirms Eagle’s Nest as a Yap dive site, notes Yap’s clear water, and gives the December to April travel window.
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