Tourism guide to Kerama dive sites that includes Kuroshima North Twin Rock.
Two-rock Okinawa drop-off with soft corals and big-fish action.
Two-rock Okinawa drop-off with soft corals and big-fish action.
Kuroshima North Twin Rock is a boat-accessed Okinawa drop-off site with two exposed rocks and a steep wall that falls into open blue water. Soft corals cover the upper slopes, and the site is known for tuna, snapper, goatfish, frogfish, and pygmy seahorses around the rock edge. It rewards a controlled descent and steady buoyancy more than a rushed sightseeing pass.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 50m
Depth Note
Dives often begin from a shallow anchored position before the reef drops away to deep water.
Typical Conditions
Good visibility, a steep profile, and occasional drift-style current.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The wall falls away quickly, so manage buoyancy and depth from the start of the dive.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is normal, and anchor or drift-style entries depend on current and guide choice.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suited to diving along a steep drop-off reaching about 50 m.
Freediving
The shallow top of the rocks may suit experienced freedivers in calm, guide-led conditions, but the site is mainly a scuba drop-off.
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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Research Sources
Tourism guide to Kerama dive sites that includes Kuroshima North Twin Rock.
Operator dive log page with recent visibility data for the site.
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