Cape Maeda / Blue Cave
真栄田岬 · Okinawa, Japan
One of Okinawa's premier snorkeling and diving spots. When sea conditions deteriorate, a no-swimming signal flag is raised. A wetsuit is essential during box-jellyfish season.
Best tide for each activity
The same beach changes with the tide. Pick your activity, then pick your time.
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Snorkeling
High tideLow tide
Poor
Mid tide
OK
High tide
Excellent
Best at high tide — avoid low tide.
Surfing · Swimming · Beach relax — not suitable here.
We don’t publish wave height or swell forecasts.
What to know
- Beach type
- Rocky shore
- Best season
- April–June, September–November
- Water temperature
- 22–28°C
- Underwater visibility
- 15–30 m
- Features
- Sea cave Cliff entry Snorkel & dive spot No sandy beach
Hazards
- Strong current
- Rocks
- Box jellyfish season
- Sea urchins
Check the day's marine warnings and local flags before you enter the water. Suitability is a tide-based guide, not a safety call.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Parking
- Paid
- Food
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- None
- Paid entry
- No
See the next high and low tide for this beach, and what suits it right now, in the app.
Free · check the tide without an account.