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Dive Spot Guide•
Sunabe No. 1
Sunabe No. 1 flower-garden shore dive with easy beach entry.
Sunabe No. 1 is a Chatan beach-entry dive with soft coral, clownfish, and an easy line along the reef slope.
About Sunabe No. 1
Sunabe No. 1 is a Chatan shore-entry dive site on Okinawa Main Island, known for its soft-coral flower-garden slope, easy beach entry, and beginner-friendly conditions. The route works along a gentle reef line with coral and fish close to shore, plus an underwater mailbox that adds a fun landmark. It is a relaxed place to explore close to the reef edge, with shallow-to-moderate water and a clear focus on coral and fish rather than long swims.
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Research Estimate At Sunabe No. 1
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 15m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Sunabe No. 1?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sunabe No. 1 Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
Beach entry over a sloping coast; the accessible line is shallow to moderate and reaches about 20 m at the deepest point.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Easy beach entry, soft coral gardens, and low currents with decent visibility on calm days.
Safety & Access At Sunabe No. 1
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Low visibilityWaves
Access Restrictions
The beach is easiest in calm weather and gets busiest in summer when lessons and daytime use increase.
Legal Notes
Use the public beach and waterfront area normally, and plan around local beach traffic and shop frontage.
Local Intel For Sunabe No. 1
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for beginner scuba, with depths up to around 20 m and typical visibility near 15 m.
Freediving
Good for calm-water freedive practice along the coral slope and shallow reef.
Snorkeling
The site is a strong fit for calm-day snorkelling close to shore, with coral and fish just off the beach.
Wildlife at Sunabe No. 1
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sunabe No. 1
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sunabe No. 1
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility15m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
