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Official Hachijojima tourism guide map listing Occhogahama Shore.
Dive Spot Guide•
Occhogahama
Beach-entry cave dive at Hachijojima’s southwest tip.
Shore-entry cave dive with dedicated stairs, a big cave, and nudibranch-rich walls at Hachijojima’s southwest tip.
About Occhogahama
Occhogahama is a shore-entry cave dive at Hachijojima’s southwestern tip, reached by dedicated stairs and centered on a large cave feature. It suits divers who want a sheltered entry, a big overhead shape, and lots of nudibranch action rather than a wide-open reef. The cave and its surroundings also hold dark-loving small life, with occasional larger animals in the shadows.
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Research Estimate At Occhogahama
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 23m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
SurgeModerate surge
Where Is Occhogahama?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Occhogahama Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m
Depth Note
Site overviews place Occhogahama at about 20m depth.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring and autumn especially favorable.
Typical Conditions
Beach entry, a large cave, and a shallow entrance that can change shape when swell moves through.
Safety & Access At Occhogahama
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environmentSurge
Safety Notes
Treat it as an overhead-environment site, keep an exit path in mind, and be cautious when swell is moving through the cave.
Access Restrictions
Beach entry via dedicated stairs; avoid the cave when swell makes the shallow side unstable.
Legal Notes
Follow local site guidance, use the stairs, and keep the overhead section conservative when swell is up.
Local Intel For Occhogahama
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive centers on the large cave and nearby walls, with the best payoff coming from slow exploration and careful buoyancy.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the cave layout and entry setup are better suited to scuba planning.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main feature is the cave and the protected structure around it.
Wildlife at Occhogahama
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Occhogahama
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Occhogahama
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility23m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
