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Urunosachi
Guide-only Zamami coral garden with turtles, clownfish, and shallow reef.
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The site is guide-only and should be entered through a local marine shop.
Shallow guided reef on Zamami with very shallow coral, calm water, and strong turtle and clownfish payoff.
About Urunosachi
Urunosachi is a guide-only coral garden off Zamami Island in Kerama, with a very shallow inner reef and a deeper outer edge. The site is prized for dense pastel coral, clownfish, and regular turtle encounters, while the offshore side opens into sand and deeper water. It works best for controlled buoyancy and careful finning because the reef starts extremely shallow and stays protected. For the right diver, it is a calm, high-reward reef rather than an all-purpose open-water site.
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Research Estimate At Urunosachi
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentNo current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Urunosachi?
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Urunosachi Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 20m
Depth Note
Described as a coral garden with depths up to 11 m, with the site extending offshore for deeper exploration.
Best Season
Year-round; calm seas and stable weather are the main planning factors.
Typical Conditions
Very shallow coral garden with calm current and a deeper sandy outer edge.
Safety & Access At Urunosachi
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Restricted accessSharp coral
Safety Notes
The inner reef is extremely shallow, so buoyancy and fin control matter more than current.
Access Restrictions
Guide-only diving.
Legal Notes
The reef is a protected habitat, so do not touch or stand on coral.
Local Intel For Urunosachi
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for beginners around 11 m, with optional deeper exploration farther offshore.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the coral starts almost at the surface, so this is better treated as a guided reef dive.
Snorkeling
Guided snorkeling works in the shallow coral garden, but the reef is so shallow that careful buoyancy and fin control are essential.
Wildlife at Urunosachi
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Urunosachi
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Urunosachi
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
