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Updated Jun 28, 2025Visibility, parking, limited facilities, popularity, and mixed marine life.
Dive Spot Guide•
Ishikiri
Shore-entry macro dive on Okinawa's Motobu Peninsula.
Settled north-wind days, a shallow sand-and-rubble bottom, and a steep entry make Ishikiri best for shore-savvy divers.
About Ishikiri
Ishikiri is a shore-entry dive on the Motobu Peninsula in north Okinawa, built around sandy stretches, rubble, and scattered rock heads. It comes into its own on settled north-wind days, when the entry is manageable and the site rewards shore-savvy divers with calm-water macro hunting, turtle chances, and plenty of room to work the bottom.
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Research Estimate At Ishikiri
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralSome damage
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
Where Is Ishikiri?
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Ishikiri Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
The shore start is shallow, with the outer sand-and-rubble area reaching about 20 m.
Best Season
November to March and other north-wind periods.
Typical Conditions
Calm-water windows, manageable visibility, and stronger macro life are most likely when the north wind settles the sea.
Safety & Access At Ishikiri
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Waves
Safety Notes
The shoreline entry has unstable footing and can become difficult with small waves; this site is better suited to divers who are comfortable managing challenging entries and limited support.
Access Restrictions
Steep stairs and weather-sensitive shore access are the main constraints.
Legal Notes
No special permit is described for ordinary shore diving; follow local access and parking rules.
Local Intel For Ishikiri
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a shore-entry macro site with a shallow start, sand-and-rubble bottom, and good winter critter hunting.
Freediving
Possible on calm days over the shallow approach, but the awkward stairs and footing make it a poor casual freedive pick.
Snorkeling
Calm days can work for snorkeling near the shallow approach, but the stairs and uneven footing make it less casual than a standard beach snorkel.
Wildlife at Ishikiri
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Ishikiri
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Ishikiri
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
