

Okinawa Islands Reef #1 is a shore-entry reef site located off Zamami Island. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 10 to 30 metres and water temperatures between 22 and 29 degrees Celsius. The site features a shallow reef structure suitable for newly certified divers, though variable currents and surf conditions require careful monitoring during entry. Due to the presence of jellyfish and surf, a full wetsuit with gloves is recommended. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, titan triggerfish, regal angelfish, clown triggerfish, turkey moray, lunartail grouper, day octopus, wrasses, Ijima's sea snake, blackback anemonefish, moorish idol, flagtail triggerfish, pink skunk anemonefish, and lined butterflyfish.
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The shore entry can involve surf and a shore break, so take your time reading the water before you commit and enter during a lull. Jellyfish can be present, so a full wetsuit with gloves will help protect exposed skin.
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Recorded at this site
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Year-round
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, various triggerfish, angelfish, wrasses, anemonefish, and Ijima's sea snake.
The site is suitable for newly certified open water divers, though beginners should be aware that variable currents can be challenging.
This is a shore-entry site. Divers should navigate the surf break carefully and enter during a lull.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow reef structure is accessible for snorkelling, provided you monitor surf and current conditions.
Hazards include jellyfish, variable currents, and a surf break during shore entry.
Diving at Okinawa Islands Reef #1 in Yomitan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Okinawa Islands Reef #1 in Yomitan. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Okinawa Islands Reef #1 in Yomitan are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Okinawa Islands Reef #1 in Yomitan typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.