Dive-site story
Located along the rugged limestone coastline of Onna Village in Okinawa, Horseshoe features a dramatic sheer drop-off plunging into clear open water. Divers navigating the vertical coral wall encounter deep crevices, swim-throughs, and sandy ledges where resting reef sharks and macro critters shelter.
Steep limestone wall dropping into deep oceanic water
Overhangs and crevices frequently sheltering whitetip reef sharks
Macro photography opportunities including nudibranchs and pygmy seahorses
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and early autumn deliver calm seas on Okinawa's west coast along with warm water, whereas winter brings stronger northerly winds and cooler temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blackfin DartfishPtereleotris evides | Common | ||||||||||||
| Banded Sea KraitLaticauda colubrina | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Garden EelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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