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Gorilla Chop is a sheltered Sakimoto Beach shore dive in Motobu Town that’s best
Gorilla Chop is a sheltered Sakimoto Beach shore dive in Motobu Town that’s best
Gorilla Chop is a shore dive at the Sakimoto Beach area in Motobu Town, known for calm conditions even when winter brings northerly winds. The site is a reef-oriented shoreline dive that attracts macro enthusiasts. Winter is a key time to visit for small subjects like frogfish and ornate ghost pipefish. Basic facilities such as toilets and showers are available, though hot water may not always be on offer.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Often calm in winter even with northerly winds.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
On-the-ground
Notes currently available for this spot.
Access
Parking is available from 8:30, and facilities can be used from 9:00.
Aquatic Life
Macro life is a main draw, with frogfish and ornate ghost pipefish mentioned.
Crowd / Popularity
Many divers gather here in winter to look for macro subjects.
Facilities
Showers and toilets are available; the showers may not always have hot water.
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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