Dive-site story
Located along the seawall in central Okinawa, Kadena North Steps offers accessible shore diving over a shallow limestone reef flat that slopes down into sand and scattered coral bommies. Divers enter via concrete steps before navigating channels cut through the hard coral formations. Macro life thrives in the crevices, while the sandy bottom hosts gobies, cuttlefish, and various crustacean species.
Concrete stairs providing straightforward access across the seawall
Broad sandy patches interspersed with hard coral heads and soft coral clusters
Reliable macro photography opportunities featuring nudibranchs and crustaceans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmest water occurs during summer and early autumn when offshore winds keep the west coast sheltered.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy seahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Red lionfishPterois volitans | Common |
Marine forecast
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