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Nagannu North
Boat dive on Nagannu North with coral slope and seasonal marine life.
Guided Chibishi-area boat dive off Nagannu Island with a coral slope, steeper outer edge, clear water, and chances for turtles, sharks, rays, and seasonal cuttlefish.
About Nagannu North
Nagannu North is a guided boat dive on the north side of Nagannu Island in the Chibishi Islands. The site pairs a coral slope with a steeper outer edge and is known for clear water, reef fish, turtles, sharks, rays, and seasonal cuttlefish. It suits divers who want an accessible Okinawa day-trip site with scenery and regular marine-life encounters.
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Research Estimate At Nagannu North
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Nagannu North?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Nagannu North Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 40m
Depth Note
Operator listings put the dive range around 15-30 m, and site descriptions note a drop-off that can reach about 40 m.
Best Season
Spring through autumn, with the easiest boat operations in calmer weather.
Typical Conditions
Clear tropical water, a coral slope, and a steeper outer edge; conditions can range from relaxed reef cruising to drift-style diving.
Safety & Access At Nagannu North
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
This is a drop-off site where larger sharks may be encountered; maintain appropriate distance and control buoyancy along the wall.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; dive planning depends on wind and sea state, and local operators may switch sites.
Legal Notes
Follow local operator briefings and any marine-park or island access rules in force on the day.
Local Intel For Nagannu North
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided boat dive along the reef edge and drop-off, with room for coral scenery and passing pelagics.
Freediving
Not a primary freedive site; the profile and boat logistics make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
The shallow reef margin may be visible on calm days, but Nagannu North is mainly a scuba and drift-oriented site rather than a snorkel-first stop.
Wildlife at Nagannu North
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Nagannu North
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Nagannu North
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
