Season and visibility planning.
Three-root reef with turtles and coral
Three-root reef with turtles and coral
Tokashiki Sanbonne is a reef dive site in Tokashiki Village built around three prominent underwater roots. It is a gentle-current coral reef with broad shallow-to-moderate structure, frequent turtle encounters, and plenty of small reef life. The site feels open and sunlit rather than enclosed, so the deeper roots reward careful buoyancy more than raw depth chasing.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Depth range reported as 5-30 m across the three roots.
Best Season
Spring through autumn, with the most comfortable conditions usually in spring and autumn.
Typical Conditions
Gentle currents, clear water, and a broad reef profile that stays friendly for a wide range of experience levels.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The site is broad and gentle, but the deeper roots still deserve careful buoyancy and depth awareness.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Tokashiki depends on ferry and weather timing, so plan around the crossing and the local operator schedule.
Legal Notes
Check ferry status and local weather before the trip, and use the correct island operator for the day.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for all levels, with dives typically spanning 5–30 m.
Freediving
Freediving is only sensible in the shallow tops of the roots; the deeper sections are better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is possible only on calm, shallow sections; the full site is mainly appreciated as a scuba reef.
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
Season and visibility planning.
Island ferry and day-trip logistics.
Tokashiki island support and dive services.
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