Goofnuw Mini Wall
Also known as: Goofnuw Channel
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- Manta rayLikely
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - No - channel current and depth unsuitable for snorkeling
Safety notes
Current intensifies near high tide; narrow channel restricts maneuvering
Permits & fees
No site-specific dive permit found; diving is arranged through licensed Yap operators (Yap Divers/Manta Ray Bay Resort, Beyond the Reef); Yap State's manta ray sanctuary law (2008) protects surrounding waters out to about 12nm offshore
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Colonia (Yap)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.