

Blue Water is a shore-entry reef dive located in the Kabira Area of Ishigaki Island. The site is suitable for open water certified divers who can manage significant depths and shifting currents. Water temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 23C to 30C due to the influence of the Kuroshio Current. While conditions can be calm, visibility is variable and currents may strengthen unexpectedly. Divers should maintain buoyancy control and confirm current conditions with a local operator before entry. As there are no guaranteed facilities on site, visitors must arrive self-sufficient with all necessary equipment.
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Check current conditions with a local dive shop or operator before entering, as currents here can shift quickly and may catch beginner divers off guard. Facilities are not guaranteed on site, so confirm availability locally and arrive self-sufficient with all your own equipment.
Cape Maeda has a concrete staircase descending the cliff face to a platform for shore entry.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
23-30°C
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site is intended for open water certified divers. Due to the potential for strong, shifting currents and significant depths, it may not be suitable for inexperienced divers.
The site features significant depth in places, requiring divers to maintain buoyancy control throughout the dive.
Blue Water is a shore-entry dive site.
Water temperatures range from 23C to 30C throughout the year, influenced by the Kuroshio Current.
Divers must be cautious of strong, shifting currents and significant depths at this location.
Diving at Blue Water in Onna Village requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Blue Water in Onna Village. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Blue Water in Onna Village are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.