Pink Marlin Buoy
Located in Onna Village on the main island of Okinawa, Cape Maeda is a renowned dive site just an hour away from Naha Airport via the Okinawa Expressway. Situated within a resort area with a variety of hotels, this spot is highly popular among divers visiting Okinawa.
Divers at Cape Maeda can witness the incredible marine life that inhabits the water's surface, including glacier bears, glukuns, and damselflies. Schools of damselfish, Ryukyu damselfish, Scorpionfish, and Snappers can also be observed. Additionally, rare humpback clams and sea turtles are frequently encountered during dives, offering a truly unique underwater experience.
Access to Cape Maeda can be conveniently achieved through boat or by entering directly from the beach. One of the main highlights of the site is the magnificent "Blue Cave," named for the stunning blue hues that illuminate the cave when sunlight enters. Divers have the opportunity to explore and even surface within the cave, making it an incredibly popular choice for both snorkelers and divers alike.
Cape Maeda offers excellent visibility of 18m, with a maximum depth of 17m, making it suitable for divers of various skill levels including beginners and advanced. Located in Japan, this dive site is closely situated near other attractions such as the Blue Grotto and Onna Sunset Coast Road in Yamada, Onna, Kunigami, Okinawa Prefecture, 904-0416.
Divers at Cape Maeda can witness the incredible marine life that inhabits the water's surface, including glacier bears, glukuns, and damselflies. Schools of damselfish, Ryukyu damselfish, Scorpionfish, and Snappers can also be observed. Additionally, rare humpback clams and sea turtles are frequently encountered during dives, offering a truly unique underwater experience.
Access to Cape Maeda can be conveniently achieved through boat or by entering directly from the beach. One of the main highlights of the site is the magnificent "Blue Cave," named for the stunning blue hues that illuminate the cave when sunlight enters. Divers have the opportunity to explore and even surface within the cave, making it an incredibly popular choice for both snorkelers and divers alike.
Cape Maeda offers excellent visibility of 18m, with a maximum depth of 17m, making it suitable for divers of various skill levels including beginners and advanced. Located in Japan, this dive site is closely situated near other attractions such as the Blue Grotto and Onna Sunset Coast Road in Yamada, Onna, Kunigami, Okinawa Prefecture, 904-0416.
Diving Conditions Score for Pink Marlin Buoy
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Pink Marlin Buoy
Depth
17m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Pink Marlin Buoy
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
18.6 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
20.14km
Cloud Cover
25%
Wave Period
5.35s
Air Temperature
30.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Pink Marlin Buoy
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Dive Score Chart for Pink Marlin Buoy
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.184317322834644/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 14.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.527803030303031/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Pink Marlin Buoy: 06:00
Sunset at Pink Marlin Buoy: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Pink Marlin Buoy are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
15:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.64m (6.35s), Wind: 14.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 18.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Pink Marlin BuoyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Pink Marlin Buoy
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Pink Marlin Buoy
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Pink Marlin Buoy
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
November
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Pink Marlin Buoy
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
June
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
January
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Pink Marlin Buoy
Pink Marlin Buoy shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). December is usually the driest month with 0.2mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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