Directory/community summary that repeats the Ukibaru North layout and macro species.
Ukibaru North is a relaxed Uruma boat dive for macro life and fan corals.
Ukibaru North is a relaxed Uruma boat dive for macro life and fan corals.
Plan on a guided boat dive rather than independent shore entry.
Ukibaru North is a boat-access macro site north of the Ukibaru floating-island area in Uruma. The bottom is mostly sandy, broken by small rock piles and fan corals, so the dive stays open and easy to read while still giving you sheltered pockets for fish watching. It suits certified divers who want a relaxed boat dive with manageable flow and plenty of small life rather than a big-wall profile.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 16m
Depth Note
Average depth is reported as 10–15 m, with a maximum depth of 16 m.
Best Season
Autumn and winter for the clearest water; spring is also good, and summer is the main boat-diving season.
Typical Conditions
Usually calm to mildly flowing, with sandy ground and small rock formations that make the route easy to follow.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; plan to dive with a local operator.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dives stay relaxed over sand and fan corals, with the main draw being macro watching and easy navigation rather than dramatic terrain.
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
Directory/community summary that repeats the Ukibaru North layout and macro species.
Uruma/Yokkatsu Islands guide with boat access, seasonality, and current notes.
Spot-specific visibility log from the operator.
Official Okinawa dive guide with the Uruma area site summary and species list.
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