Dive-site story
Cross Line is a classic sandy-bottom macro dive located in the calm waters off Onna Village on Okinawa's main island. The site derives its name from submerged ropes that crisscross the sandy floor, originally placed for mooring and navigation. Divers explore these lines, patches of coral rubble, and small artificial structures where specialized macro critters make their homes.
Extensive white sand plains hosting varied species of shrimp gobies and their partner pistol shrimp
Submerged crisscrossed rope lines that act as navigational guides and miniature macro habitats
Sheltered conditions suitable for prolonged macro photography and slow, attentive exploration
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving occurs year-round, with the warmest waters and best macro diversity occurring between late spring and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribbon EelRhinomuraena quaesita | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellow Pygmy GobyLubricogobius exiguus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Robust Ghost PipefishSolenostomus cyanopterus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Ocellated Toadfishes / FrogfishAntennariidae | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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