Dive-site story
Minna Island sits just off the coast of northern Okinawa's Motobu Peninsula. Divers encounter expansive fields of pristine white sand punctuated by vibrant coral bommies, sloping hard coral formations, and dramatic drop-offs. The clear Okinawan current flows across the island's reefs, sustaining rich reef ecology and excellent visibility throughout most of the year.
Vast colonies of garden eels protruding from spotless white sand flats
Dense hard coral gardens across sloping reef drop-offs
Frequent encounters with green sea turtles resting on coral bommies
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Summer and autumn offer the warmest seas and calmest conditions, though typhoons can disrupt dive operations from July through September.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Ocellaris clownfishAmphiprion ocellaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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