Japan · Chatan, Okinawa main island

Sunabe Seawall

Also known as: Sunabe No.1

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Ghost pipefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible
  • SeahorseLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Possible on calm days from the steps, but primarily a scuba site

Safety notes

Surface boat/jet-ski traffic near seawall; slippery concrete steps/entries; reduced visibility/possible contamination after heavy rain; current pickup away from shore; sea-snake presence

Permits & fees

None found - public seawall/promenade with free shore access; no marine-park fee applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Chatan

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.