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Independent Aka Island guide describing sheltered Nishibama conditions when southerly winds blow.
Dive Spot Guide•
Nishibama
Nishibama is a sheltered Aka Island beach dive with coral, fish, and turtles.
A beach-entry Kerama site on Aka Island with clear water, coral close to shore, and a shallow reef edge that suits snorkellers and divers alike.
About Nishibama
Nishibama is a sheltered Aka Island beach dive in the Kerama Islands, with a long white-sand shoreline, clear water, and coral and fish close to shore. The reef edge is easy to reach from the beach, while the outer section gives scuba divers more to explore, including a cave feature and the chance to see groupers and sea turtles. It is a relaxed, scenic site that works well for snorkelling, easy reef diving, and beach time.
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Research Estimate At Nishibama
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Nishibama?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Nishibama Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 26m
Depth Note
Shallow beach-entry reef with a cave feature around 15m and outer sections out to about 26m.
Best Season
Summer
Typical Conditions
Sheltered beach-entry reef with clear blue water, light current, and easy snorkeling near the shore plus a deeper outer section for scuba.
Safety & Access At Nishibama
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Watch the reef edge and keep an eye on conditions if the wind turns the water choppy.
Access Restrictions
Beach access is easiest in calm conditions, when the reef edge stays sheltered.
Legal Notes
Follow local beach and marine-park guidance from island operators.
Local Intel For Nishibama
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba divers can work the outer reef farther out, including the deeper cave feature and the 26m outer section.
Freediving
The shallow reef edge and clear water can suit experienced freedivers on calm summer days.
Snorkeling
One of Aka Island's easiest snorkel beaches, with coral and fish close to shore and clear water for most of the summer season.
Wildlife at Nishibama
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Nishibama
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Nishibama
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
