Obama Bay

Obama Bay
小浜湾 (Japanese)
Aoshima (island) in Obama Bay.
Obama Bay
LocationFukui Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates35°30′38.16″N 135°41′21.52″E / 35.5106000°N 135.6893111°E / 35.5106000; 135.6893111
TypeBay
Part of
River sources
Basin countriesJapan
Surface area58.7 km2 (22.7 sq mi)
Average depth13 m (43 ft)
Max. depth35 m (115 ft)
Water volume0.74 cubic kilometres (0.18 cu mi)
Settlements

Obama Bay (小浜湾, Obama-wan) is a bay within Wakasa Bay in the Chūbu region of Japan, within the municipal boundaries of both Ōi and Obama. Its surface area is about 58.7 square kilometres (22.7 sq mi), with a mean depth of 25 metres (82 ft). Due to its clear waters and large beaches, it is a popular beach destination in the summer.