

Best for beginner divers, 10m, shore entry, mild current.
Gishippu Island is a reef dive site located off Zamami Island in the Kerama Islands. The site features a consistent depth of 10 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Access is via a shore entry, and the site experiences mild currents. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 22C in February to 29C during the summer months. Divers should be aware of sharp coral present in the area. Typical dives at this location last approximately 45 minutes.
26.22650, 127.36300
At low tide, Gishippu Island and Tokashiki Island are connected by a sandy dune.
Boat access required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers with an average depth of 10 metres and mild currents.
The site has a consistent depth of 10 metres.
Gishippu Island is accessed via a shore entry.
Water temperatures range from 22C in February to 29C in the summer months.
Divers should be cautious of sharp coral while diving at this reef site.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gishippu Island in Tokashiki. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Gishippu Island in Tokashiki are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.