Manta City depth, current, and limited-boat crowding rules.
Beginner-friendly manta site near Kabira.
Beginner-friendly manta site near Kabira.
Boat access from Kabira and the local boat cap make guide judgment the normal way to dive the point.
Manta City Point is a boat-dived manta cleaning station near Kabira-Ishizaki on Ishigaki, with shallow reef structure and easy boat access. It is approachable for beginners, but the site still depends on wind, boat limits, and guide timing to line up manta encounters cleanly. Treat it as a managed tropical reef site where patient positioning matters more than raw depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Cleaning-station routes are shallow, around 7-9 m, with overall site depths reported from 5-25 m.
Best Season
March to November
Typical Conditions
Shallow tropical reef diving with moderate currents, clear water, and guide-managed timing around the cleaning station.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Follow the guide's positioning, keep clear of the cleaning station, and treat wind shifts seriously.
Access Restrictions
Kabira-area access depends on wind, and winter north winds can shut the point down.
Legal Notes
Local site-management rules cap boat numbers at the cleaning station to protect manta rays and reduce crowding.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly boat diving is the norm, with local skippers picking the cleaning station when mantas and conditions line up.
Freediving
Shallow reef structure can suit freediving or skin diving on calm days, but current and boat rules still make guided access important.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is viable on calm days because the manta action sits shallow and the area is set up for surface viewing too.
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
Manta City depth, current, and limited-boat crowding rules.
Best season, autumn visibility, and Ishigaki boat-diving context.
Summer and early-autumn manta season plus official Ishigaki diving context.
Cleaning-station layout, five-boat limit, and winter north-wind closure.
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