blue-cave.okinawa · Dive Operator
Entry limitations based on sea conditions and management office decisions.
Dive Spot Guide•
Cape Maeda
Blue Cave shore-entry site with a sea cave and nearby wall reef.
FreediveScubaSnorkelShore EntryAdvanced
Cave
Plan for a stair descent to shore entry or use boat access; the cave is shallow while the outer wall drops into deeper water.
About Cape Maeda
Cape Maeda on Okinawa’s main island is best known for the Blue Cave, a sea cave that glows cobalt when sunlight filters through the opening. Shore entry uses a long stairway to reach the water, with an easy swim to the cave in calm conditions. Beyond the cave, the cape offers wall and reef sections that extend into deeper water, giving both beginners and experienced divers options. Boat entry is also used when conditions or crowding make shore access difficult.
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Research Estimate At Cape Maeda
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AccessSimple entry
CrowdedQuite busy
Where Is Cape Maeda?
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Cape Maeda Planning Details
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Reported Depth
4m - 40m
Depth Note
Operator guidance describes the cave area around 4 m deep with adjacent wall/reef sections extending beyond 40 m.
Safety & Access At Cape Maeda
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Includes a cave environment and deeper sections reaching 30–40 m; appropriate training, gas planning, and overhead-environment awareness are important.
Access Restrictions
Swimming, snorkeling, and diving are not allowed when the facility closes the stairs due to unsafe sea conditions.
Local Intel For Cape Maeda
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Scuba diving is highlighted with varied topography including drop-offs, vertical holes, and the Blue Cave, with depths to about 30–40 m.
Snorkel
Snorkeling is popular at the Blue Cave in calm conditions; use boat access if the stairs are closed or the shore entry is crowded.
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Cape Maeda Guide - Frequently Asked Questions
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Cape Maeda Guide - Sources and Updates
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Research Sources
www.fluidlevitation.com · Dive Operator
Shallow cave, stair access, wall/deep reef nearby, and peak-season crowding.
www.jeepe.jp · Travel Guide
Explains beach entry via stairs and boat entry alternative.
www.maedamisaki.jp · Official Site
Facility closures and no-swim rules during unsafe conditions.
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