Local beach guide with access, parking, and toilet information.
Amami surf coast with winter snorkel windows and turtles.
Amami surf coast with winter snorkel windows and turtles.
Tebirokaigan is a surf-heavy Amami coast in Tatsugo, best thought of as a wild shoreline beach rather than a reef dive site. It has quality waves, nearby parking and showers, and calmer winter windows when snorkeling becomes more realistic and sea turtles may show up. The appeal is the exposed coast, the surf, and the easy beach access near Heart Rock.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 10m
Depth Note
Shoreline surf beach with rocky sections; water use is driven by swell and tide rather than a reef depth range.
Best Season
Winter for calmer water and snorkelling; year-round for surf and beach visits.
Typical Conditions
Shallow (to 10 m) with gentle tides; winter is highlighted for calmer northerly winds.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Gentle tides are described, supporting relaxed diving.
Access Restrictions
Public coast access, but water use should wait for calm surf and safe tide windows.
Legal Notes
Check local surf and weather advisories before entering the water.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-friendly beach diving with a reported maximum depth of 10 m, suitable for relaxed dives and macro photography.
Freediving
Possible only on calm days; Tebirokaigan is better treated as a surf coast than a dedicated freedive site.
Snorkeling
Winter is the calmer snorkeling window, and sea turtles are a seasonal highlight; toilets and showers are nearby.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Local beach guide with access, parking, and toilet information.
Travel article with surf popularity and nearby facilities.
Official tourism article on Tebiro Kaigan as a surf spot.
Snorkeling article that calls out winter as the calmer window and mentions sea turtles.
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