Relaxed Tokashiki reef with cable feature, turtles, and shallow coral.
Relaxed Tokashiki reef with cable feature, turtles, and shallow coral.
Ariga Cable is a boat-access reef dive off the west side of Tokashiki where an underwater cable runs along the seabed across clear Okinawan water, sandy patches, and healthy shallow coral. The site is generally treated as an easygoing reef dive, known more for regular turtle encounters, small reef fish, and bright coral in the shallows than for aggressive current or technical depth.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
Maximum depth is about 25 m.
Best Season
The Kerama and Tokashiki area is dived year-round, with especially clear blue-water conditions often highlighted from late spring through autumn when sea state is favorable.
Typical Conditions
Typical conditions are clear and relatively calm by Okinawa standards, with easy reef topography, light current, and strong natural light in the shallows.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
This is often treated as a beginner-friendly dive, but standard buoyancy control still matters around coral in the shallows and along the cable line. Watch your spacing and avoid contact with the cable, seabed, and reef structure.
Access Restrictions
Ariga Cable is typically visited by dive boat rather than by independent shore entry.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for beginner to intermediate divers, with a maximum depth around 25 m.
Freediving
Public references describe Ariga Cable primarily as a scuba site rather than a dedicated freedive location.
Snorkeling
The shallower coral and clear water can suit surface viewing in calm conditions, but the named dive route is mainly documented for scuba divers.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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