Shore-dive log from Kin Town with recorded max depths around 11m.
Kin Red Beach is a sheltered Okinawa macro-muck shore dive.
Kin Red Beach is a sheltered Okinawa macro-muck shore dive.
Kin Red Beach is a sheltered Kin Town macro-muck shore dive that works year-round. The bottom is shallow, sandy, and muddy, with reef edge, pier structure, and small hard patches that hold nudibranchs, shrimp, frogfish, eels, and other critters. Visibility is often poor, so it rewards slow, close-range diving rather than wide scenic swims. Check local access rules and plan around calmer water to get the most out of the site.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow shore-macro site; operator logs recorded max depths of 11.0m and 11.8m on two dives, with average depths around 8m.
Best Season
Year-round.
Typical Conditions
Calm and sheltered from northerly winds, with generally low visibility over sandy-muddy terrain; slack high is usually the cleaner window.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Plan for low visibility and confirm access before entry; slack high usually gives the cleanest window.
Access Restrictions
Check current entry rules for the Kin Red Beach Training Area before going in.
Legal Notes
The site sits in the Kin Red Beach Training Area in Kin Town, so local access notices matter.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A beginner-friendly scuba site with shallow sandy-muddy terrain and strong macro potential despite low visibility.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Shore-dive log from Kin Town with recorded max depths around 11m.
Independent macro-diving write-up mentioning mimic octopus, seahorses, and mud-loving gobies.
Official Kin Town facility reference for the Kin Red Beach Training Area.
Macro/muck discussion with slack-high timing, visibility, and coral-condition notes.
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