Dive-site story
Situated at Cape Maeda on Okinawa's western coast, this semi-submerged sea cave derives its signature blue illumination from sunlight penetrating the underwater entrance and reflecting off the white limestone seafloor. Divers can explore both the cavern interior, where dense schools of sweepers shelter in the shadows, and the coral slope outside that transitions into sand.
Luminous blue glow illuminating the cavern interior from beneath the sea surface
Large schools of nocturnal fish gathered in darkened rock recesses
Outer reef wall with hard corals and abundant anemone colonies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer seas and southerly breezes dominate late spring through early autumn, although typhoon swells can affect access during late summer.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryukyu SweeperPempheris japonica | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clown AnemonefishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Moorish IdolZanclus cornutus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broad-banded GobyAmblyeleotris periophthalma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Longfin BatfishPlatax teira | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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