Japan · Onna Village, Okinawa main island

Cape Manza

Also known as: Manza Point

Best time to dive

June to September; December to March

What you might see

  • BarracudaPeak season
  • Eagle rayLikely
  • Flamboyant cuttlefishLikely
  • FrogfishLikely
  • Ghost pipefishLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Moray eelLikely
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Pygmy seahorseLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • 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 - yes - Manzamo/Manza beach area is also promoted as a snorkeling spot

Safety notes

sharp rock at shore entry point; moderate to strong currents around the point and crevasses; overhead/cavern environment at Manza Dream Hole requiring buoyancy control and air-management skill; site occasionally closes in adverse sea conditions; boat dives capped around 45 minutes

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Naha

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