Dive-site story
Sunabe South Steps provides a direct shore entry along the Miyagi Coast in Chatan. Divers walk down concrete stairways into a shallow reef flat that slopes outward into vast fields of soft leather corals. The bottom contour features gentle sandy gutters, isolated hard coral bommies, and an abundance of macro life.
Extensive underwater fields of soft leather corals
Multiple species of resident anemonefish thriving in host sea anemones
Straightforward shore entry via purpose-built seawall steps
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Dominant easterly winds during spring and summer keep the west-facing seawall protected and calm.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomato clownfishAmphiprion frenatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Clark's anemonefishAmphiprion clarkii | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub cuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Green sea turtleChelonia mydas | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Threadfin butterflyfishChaetodon auriga | Common |
Marine forecast
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