Ugan

Dynamic Kerama terrain with strong currents, abundant pelagic and macro life.

Boat Access
9m Avg Depth
19m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, Ugan, is renowned for its dynamic underwater terrain, characteristic of the Kerama Islands. Located northeast of Zamami Island, it features a sharp rocky area and dramatic drop-offs, offering a visually stunning landscape. Divers will navigate around these structures, often encountering areas where the water depth can reach up to 35 meters, though the primary dive profile for this site is shallower. The site boasts a rich diversity of marine life. In the vibrant blue water, you can spot countless butterflyfish, along with larger pelagics such as tuna, whitetip reef sharks, and yellowtail tunas. Closer to the bottom, the focus shifts to macroscopic organisms, including Ribbon eels, elusive pygmy seahorses, colorful blue tangs, delicate furisode shrimps, and intriguing spiny crabs. Ugan offers a thrilling experience for experienced divers who can manage its constant and sometimes strong currents. While no specific best time to visit is mentioned, the site consistently delivers a captivating mix of dramatic topography and abundant marine life. Divers should always be mindful of the currents and plan their dives accordingly.
Diving

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Excellent
Landscape Quality Very Good
Water Visibility Very Good Viz

Plan Your Visit

drift divewall divecoral reefsharkwide anglemacro photographyadvanced onlystrong currentsdrop-off

Marine Life

pygmy seahorsespiny crabtunabutterflyfishRibbon eelyellowtail tunafurisode shrimpwhitetip reef sharkblue tang

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Constant, sometimes strong currents and dynamic terrain, including drop-offs, require advanced diving skills.

Hazards:
strong currentssharp rockdepth
Current Strength:

Strong

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