Ishigaki Sea Temperature

Updated Sat 09:31 (Asia/Tokyo)

Japan · Forecast updated Aug 8, 2026, 09:31 UTC

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Current Sea Temperature

29.6°C

85.3°F

Very warm water

Versus this month's average

0.5°C below

The August average in our archive is 30.1°C (86.1°F).

Recent trend

Holding fairly steady

Seven-day average: 30.6°C, versus 30.5°C in the prior seven days.

What to wear

Very warm water

Swimwear is usually enough; a rash guard adds sun protection.

Cold tolerance varies. Wind, session length, sunshine, and exertion also affect comfort; temperature alone does not describe sea conditions.

Sea Surface Temperature Over the Year

In the data collected for Ishigaki, monthly averages range from about 28.8°C (83.8°F) in June to 30.1°C (86.1°F) in August.

Over the past 30 days, the average sea temperature in Ishigaki has been 30.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Month Min Average Max
June 28.0°C / 82.4°F 28.8°C / 83.8°F 29.8°C / 85.6°F
July 27.6°C / 81.7°F 29.9°C / 85.8°F 31.1°C / 88.0°F
August 28.0°C / 82.4°F 30.1°C / 86.1°F 31.2°C / 88.2°F

Profile calculated from 1650 hourly forecast records across 3 monthly periods. This is a growing archive, not a long-term climate normal.

About the water at Ishigaki

Yaeyama island with manta rays at Kabira and clear subtropical reefs.

Area
Okinawa

Ishigaki Water Temperature: Common Questions

What is the sea temperature in Ishigaki today?

The current sea surface temperature in Ishigaki is 29.6°C. Over the last 30 days, the average has been 30.0°C.

When is the water warmest in Ishigaki?

The warmest monthly average in the Ishigaki archive is August, at around 30.1°C (86.1°F).

When is the water coldest in Ishigaki?

The coldest monthly average in the archive is June, at around 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Can you swim in Ishigaki today?

At 29.6°C, the water is usually comfortable for swimming and snorkeling.

Full Snorkeling Forecast

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