

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Off Kadena Marine is a reef site located 800 metres off Tokashiki Island, Japan. Suitable for beginners, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres with an average of 10 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 20 metres. Access is by boat, and while currents are generally mild, strong currents can occur, requiring careful monitoring of your position relative to the reef. The site is open for night diving and is accessible year-round. Species recorded around this area include moray eels, nudibranchs, lionfish, octopus, wrasses, butterflyfish, parrotfish, surgeonfish, pufferfish, and sea snakes. Shore-based facilities include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, air fills, and equipment rental.
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The site is accessible year-round and also opens up for night diving, which gives you a strong chance of spotting nocturnal reef behaviour at manageable depths. Full facilities including air fills, showers, and changing rooms are available at the shore base, so there is no need to pack light.
Located one mile north of Kadena Air Base Gate 1.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Species recorded around this area include snowflake and giant morays, various nudibranchs, lionfish, day octopus, wrasses, butterflyfish, parrotfish, surgeonfish, pufferfish, and Ijima's sea snakes.
Yes, the site is considered beginner-friendly with manageable depths and generally mild currents.
The site ranges from 5 to 18 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 800 metres from the shore.
Yes, the site is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Be aware of strong currents when entering from the boat. Always maintain contact with the vessel and monitor your position relative to the reef.
Diving at Off Kadena Marine in Okinawa City requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Off Kadena Marine in Okinawa City. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Off Kadena Marine in Okinawa City. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
Off Kadena Marine in Okinawa City typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Off Kadena Marine in Okinawa City typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.