

Best for beginner divers, 2-20m, shore entry, mild current.
Sunabe Seawall on Tokashiki Island offers a shore-entry dive featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 2 to 20 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility that varies between 3 and 25 metres. The concrete seawall acts as an artificial reef, providing a structured environment for exploration. Facilities include on-site parking and a cafe, supporting multiple dives including night sessions. Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, lionfish, moray eels, wrasses, parrotfish, surgeonfish, pufferfish, and butterflyfish. Exercise caution during entry to avoid sharp coral and rocks.
26.35700, 127.73890
Visibility can drop noticeably after rough weather, so check local conditions before gearing up. Parking and a cafe are available on site, making this a relaxed base for multiple dives, including after dark as night diving is permitted.
The site is accessible by parking at the waterfront or via public transport.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 20m
Visibility
3-25m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include nudibranchs, lionfish, moray eels, wrasses, parrotfish, surgeonfish, pufferfish, and butterflyfish.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and the structured environment provided by the artificial reef.
Depths at Sunabe Seawall range from 2 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a shore entry site.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow sections of the reef are accessible for snorkelling.
Diving at Sunabe Seawall in Chatan requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sunabe Seawall in Chatan. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Sunabe Seawall in Chatan are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sunabe Seawall in Chatan typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sunabe Seawall in Chatan typically ranges from 3 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.