

Best for beginner divers, 1-4m, shore entry, mild current.
Hamahiga Beach on Tokashiki Island is a shallow shore entry site featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial reef structures. With depths ranging from 1 to 4 metres and mild currents, it is well-suited for beginners and snorkellers. Visibility typically spans 5 to 15 metres, allowing for observation of the local reef habitat. Water temperatures remain comfortable throughout the year, fluctuating between 22 and 29 degrees Celsius. On-site facilities include parking, toilets, and showers, providing convenience for visitors. The site is best accessed in the morning when direct light enhances visibility across the shallows.
26.32350, 127.95020
The site has parking, toilets, and showers on site, so there is no need to rush after your dive or snorkel. Arrive in the morning when light penetrates the shallows most directly, which helps you spot smaller species like nudibranch and northern clingfish against the reef.
Shore dive.
No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
Up to 4m
Visibility
5-15m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
The site features a reef habitat that supports a variety of reef fish and invertebrates.
Yes, the shallow depths of 1 to 4 metres and mild currents make this an ideal location for beginners and snorkellers.
The depth at Hamahiga Beach ranges from 1 to 4 metres, with an average depth of 3 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
Yes, the shallow nature of the reef and artificial reef structures makes this site suitable for both diving and snorkelling.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hamahiga Beach in Okinawa Main Island. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
Hamahiga Beach in Okinawa Main Island typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Hamahiga Beach in Okinawa Main Island typically ranges from 5 metres to 15 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.