

Best for beginner divers, 5-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
SEALs Tec Buoy is a boat-access reef and wall site located off Tokashiki Island. The topography features a shallow reef top transitioning into a wall that reaches a maximum depth of 19 metres. Divers can expect visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Clark's Anemonefish, and Chromodoris nudibranchs. Less frequently, divers may encounter Snowflake Moray, Indian Lionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Day Octopus, Forcepsfish, Striped Surgeonfish, Blueblotched Butterflyfish, Blackspotted Pufferfish, and Heavenly Wart Slug. Due to moderate currents, divers should coordinate entry with their guide. Hazards include jellyfish, lionfish, stonefish, sea urchins, and sharp coral; exposure protection is recommended.
26.44500, 127.77250
Because current can pick up quickly at this site, entry timing with your dive guide matters, so ask the crew which direction the current is running before you descend. Watch out for stonefish, lionfish, and sea urchins near the reef structure, and wear exposure protection to reduce contact risk.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
5-19m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Vagabond Butterflyfish, Clark's Anemonefish, and Chromodoris nudibranchs. Less common sightings include Snowflake Moray, Indian Lionfish, Zebra Lionfish, Day Octopus, and various butterflyfish and pufferfish species.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, though divers must be prepared for moderate currents that can pick up quickly.
The site features a reef top and a wall that drops to a maximum depth of 19 metres.
This is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the buoy.
Divers should watch for jellyfish in the water column and exercise caution near the reef to avoid contact with stonefish, lionfish, sea urchins, and sharp coral.
Diving at SEALs Tec Buoy in Yomitan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at SEALs Tec Buoy in Yomitan. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
Expect moderate currents at SEALs Tec Buoy in Yomitan. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at SEALs Tec Buoy in Yomitan typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.