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Villa
Villa is a beach-entry Amami reef with turtles and table coral.
Easy shore-access site for beginner-to-intermediate divers; calm days reward you with shallow coral, turtles, and a simple setup from the nearby shop.
About Villa
Villa is a beach-entry dive in northern Amami-Oshima with a simple shore setup and an easy, gently sloping reef. Shallow table corals, frequent sea turtles, and a broader coral garden make it a strong fit for beginner-to-intermediate divers. Coral spawning can appear after the June full moon, so the best days are calm ones with a clean beach entry.
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Research Estimate At Villa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Villa?
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Villa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 15m
Depth Note
Beach-entry reef with a gentle slope from the shore, an average depth around 7 m, and a 15 m max depth.
Best Season
After the June full moon (coral spawning period).
Typical Conditions
Clear, warm reef water with turtles and shallow coral on settled days. Wind and swell can quickly roughen the beach entry.
Safety & Access At Villa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Sharp coralWaves
Safety Notes
Watch the beach entry, keep buoyancy tight over the shallow reef, and turn back if surf or wash makes the exit messy.
Access Restrictions
No special permit is described; the main limiter is surf and beach-entry condition rather than formal access rules.
Legal Notes
Coral take-back is prohibited on Amami; keep hands off living coral and follow local reef-protection guidance.
Local Intel For Villa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beginner-to-intermediate friendly shore dive to around 15 m.
Freediving
The shallow profile makes relaxed skin-diving possible on calm days, but Villa is still a shore-entry reef rather than a deep training line.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is strongest in the shallows around the table coral, where turtles and reef fish are common. Keep the approach conservative if the beach entry is choppy.
Recent Logged Visits At Villa
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Villa
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