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    Uminchu dive site
    20m
    Beginner
    Kerama Islands, Japan
    Keramashoto Coral Reef

    Uminchu

    Best months: Jun–Aug

    Protected Area

    Keramashoto Coral Reef

    Why dive here

    With 369+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, humpback whales, seahorses and sea turtles - Uminchu offers some of Kerama Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Aug
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBarracuda, Bull Sharks, Humpback Whales, Seahorses and Sea Turtles · 369+ species recorded
    Water22-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 20m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Uminchu, in the Kerama Islands, is a comfortable dive, perfect for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon. The maximum depth of 20m makes it easy to manage air and bottom time. Expect to see some of the common reef fish flitting between the corals. It’s a solid choice for a second or third dive of the day.

    Typical Uminchu Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m20m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    MARINE HOUSE SEASIR NAHA

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    Paradise Club

    35km away
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    Sea Max Diving Club

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Uminchu

    Uminchu Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Uminchu, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.24, 127.37) (1km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    83°F · Range: 26.4–30.7°C

    Air Temperature

    26°C

    79°F

    Wind Speed

    9.4 m/s

    18.3 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1014.4 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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