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Sunabe No. 1

Sunabe No. 1 flower-garden shore dive with easy beach entry.

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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.

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

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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

Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.

Key Hazards

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.

Sunabe No. 1 Dive Conditions Planner

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Exposure Profile at Sunabe No. 1

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Wildlife at Sunabe No. 1

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Recent Logged Visits At Sunabe No. 1

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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sunabe No. 1

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Avg. Visibility15m
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Sunabe No. 1 Guide - Frequently Asked Questions

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Sunabe No. 1 Guide - Sources and Updates

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Research Sources

Travel activity guide covering coral, fish, easy beach entry, and nearby amenities.

Dive site guide with depth, current, and beginner-friendly coral garden notes.

Tourism guide noting divers, surfers, waterfront shops, and busy summer diving lessons.

Sunabe-area operator page with year-round shore-entry guidance and calm-day conditions.

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