

Best for beginner divers, shore entry, mild current.
Hirakubo Beach, situated at the northernmost tip of Ishigaki Island, provides a shallow reef environment suitable for beginner snorkellers. Access is via a shore entry into the cove. Conditions are generally mild, though visitors should remain aware of potential rip currents, jellyfish, and sharp coral. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 30C throughout the year. The site offers basic facilities including parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms. The habitat supports a variety of regional reef fish and invertebrates typical of the Yaeyama and Miyako Islands. Snorkellers should exercise caution regarding local hazards while exploring this quiet coastal area.
24.60600, 124.31600
The parking lot at Hirakubo Beach is free all year round, but swimming is forbidden.
Located at the northern end of Ishigaki Island, accessible by car in about 50 minutes from the port in Misakicho or 40 minutes from Ishigaki Airport.
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, this site is a designated reef location suitable for snorkelling with a rating of 3/5.
Yes, the shallow water and mild currents make this site appropriate for beginner snorkellers.
Access to the reef is via a shore entry from the beach.
Divers and snorkellers should be aware of jellyfish, rip currents, and sharp coral in the area.
The site provides parking, toilets, showers, and changing rooms for visitors.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Hirakubo Beach in Okinawa & Ryukyu Islands. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Hirakubo Beach in Okinawa & Ryukyu Islands typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.