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Official Okinawa dive brochure listing Cape Kyan Underlight with max depth and current.
Dive Spot Guide•
Kyam Misaki
Okinawa cape dive with arches, caves, and clear-water light effects.
Cape site in southern Okinawa with boat-or-shore access, steep cliffs, and a topography-heavy profile.
About Kyam Misaki
This Okinawa cape dive is built around dramatic cliffs, arches, caves, crevasses, and tunnels that create strong light effects in clear water. It is a topography-first site rather than a coral-reef drift, with a deeper route that rewards good buoyancy, careful line choice, and comfort around overhead terrain. Access can be by shore or boat depending on conditions, and the site works best for divers who are comfortable planning around current and changing entry options.
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Research Estimate At Kyam Misaki
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Kyam Misaki?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kyam Misaki Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 30m
Depth Note
Cliffs and tunnel systems run through the 15-30m range, with the underlight route reaching the deeper end.
Best Season
Year-round, with the clearest windows often outside typhoon season.
Typical Conditions
Clear water, 20-30m visibility, and dramatic light curtains around arches, caves, and drop-offs.
Safety & Access At Kyam Misaki
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Carry a light, keep buoyancy tight around the caves and tunnels, and only enter overhead areas if your training supports it.
Access Restrictions
Access may be by shore or boat depending on conditions; overhead sections make good briefing discipline important.
Legal Notes
Follow local site rules and avoid entering overhead areas without the right training and guidance.
Local Intel For Kyam Misaki
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A topography-focused dive with arches, caves, crevasses, tunnels, and drop-offs, plus strong light effects in clear water.
Freediving
Only the calmest simple sections are suitable; the overhead terrain makes scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the most sheltered shallow edges; the main site is a scuba dive.
Wildlife at Kyam Misaki
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kyam Misaki
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kyam Misaki
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
