Dive-site story
Located in the Kerama Islands, Nabeyagiri features dramatic reef architecture shaped by steep drop-offs, crevices, and swim-through channels. Divers glide past rich gorgonian sea fan formations while watching for pelagic visitors in the blue water along the outer walls.
Dynamic topography featuring coral overhangs, canyons, and swim-through passages
Dense sea fan gardens harboring macro critters
Pelagic passersby including dogtooth tuna and reef sharks in the deeper blue
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warm water prevail from late spring through autumn, though diving runs year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dogtooth TunaGymnosarda unicolor | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Sea GoldiePseudanthias squamipinnis | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bargibant's Pygmy SeahorseHippocampus bargibanti | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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