Slack-water timing, flow concern, and a 15 m visibility day.
Boat-accessed coral ridge with soft corals and rich fish life.
Boat-accessed coral ridge with soft corals and rich fish life.
Yokoshima 2 gōchi is a boat-accessed coral ridge in Ainan with a long, route-like profile and dense soft-coral cover. Divers work along the ridge to the tip, then ease back across a shallower slope and maze-like coral structure on the return. It is a colorful, fish-rich dive that can feel more active when tide or weather builds, so it suits divers comfortable with changing conditions and boat logistics.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Soft-coral coverage is described from about 5 m down to around 30 m along the ridge; deeper water lies beyond the structure.
Best Season
Late spring through autumn for warmer water; winter is still doable with proper thermal protection.
Typical Conditions
Open-water boat dive with dense soft corals, schooling fish, and a route that is straightforward in calm water but more active around tide changes.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes a shallow safety stop before returning to the boat.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan with local operators and sea conditions.
Legal Notes
The site sits in a protected marine park area; follow operator and area rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Route involves a mid-water swim to the tip of the ridge, then a gradual ascent to a shallow safety stop before returning to the boat.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the boat route and changing current make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a strong snorkel pick; this is mainly a scuba boat dive along a coral ridge.
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
Slack-water timing, flow concern, and a 15 m visibility day.
Boat schedule, year-round operation, and warm-water timing.
Official area context for visibility, coral colonies, and tropical fish.
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