Dive-site story
Situated along the southern shoreline of Saipan, Obyan Beach features an expansive white sand floor punctuated by scattered coral bommies. Divers navigate through a shallow reef cut to access open water, where massive colonies of garden eels sway in the sandy expanse.
Extensive garden eel colonies populating the white sand flats
Frequent encounters with cruising spotted eagle rays and green sea turtles
Scattered coral heads hosting diverse macro life including nudibranchs and pipefish
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Trade winds generally provide stable diving conditions throughout winter and spring.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Garden EelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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