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わっしょいダイバーズ

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 species 24 contributors

Year-round diving at わっしょいダイバーズ in Japan with 12 documented species and healthy coral conditions.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
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Year-round

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Conditions

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Wind
3 kn
Wave
0.4 m
Water
26.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (40%)
Now: N (349°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.55m

Next: Low at 04:00 (-0.12m)

+1.1 m0 m-0.5 m
▼ 04:00 · -0.12m ▲ 12:00 · +0.57m ▼ 14:00 · +0.55m ▲ 21:00 · +0.74m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV5.9 · mod Air PM2.519 · moderate 05:36 17:53
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 2.9 0.58 6 0mm
09-20 6.1 0.84 5 31mm
09-21 13.8 0.98 4 70mm
09-22 12 0.64 7 0mm
09-23 7.5 0.36 5 3mm
09-24 5.1 0.28 5 0mm
09-25 4.4 0.2 3 0mm

About this spot

わっしょいダイバーズ is a dive site in Japan accessible to divers year-round. The site hosts 12 recorded species observations, giving divers reliable marine life encounters across seasons. Coral conditions remain unstressed, making it a sustainable choice for underwater exploration. The site has built community engagement through three video contributions, offering divers visual context before arrival. This local documentation helps plan dives and set realistic expectations for conditions and marine encounters. As a non-protected site, わっしょいダイバーズ welcomes independent diving. The year-round accessibility means divers can plan trips flexibly without seasonal restrictions. Marine life diversity supports both casual and experienced divers seeking varied underwater ecosystems. Before diving, confirm local access procedures and any current conditions with regional dive operators or local diving communities. Water conditions and marine life activity can shift throughout the year despite year-round availability.

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Best months

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Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 100V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 9557km · ~2198kg · €40

FAQ

Can I dive at わっしょいダイバーズ year-round?

Yes, わっしょいダイバーズ is accessible for diving throughout the year, offering consistent dive opportunities regardless of season.

What marine life can I expect to see?

The site has 12 documented species observations on record. Check video contributions and local dive reports for specific species encountered on recent dives.

Is the coral healthy at this dive site?

Coral conditions at わっしょいダイバーズ are unstressed, indicating the reef ecosystem remains in stable condition.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

わっしょいダイバーズ is not within a marine protected area. Verify current local access requirements with regional dive operators before your trip.

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Verified marine species observations

25 records · 17 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Leucothoe Leach, 1814

Malacostraca · Leucothoidae
GBIF
Last seen:
26 Feb 2026
×1records

Pelagella Gray, 1850

Gastropoda · Goniodorididae
GBIF
Last seen:
26 Feb 2026
×1records

Pomacea canaliculata

Gastropoda · Ampullariidae
GBIF
Last seen:
22 Feb 2026
×3records

Polycera hedgpethi

Gastropoda · Polyceridae
GBIF
Last seen:
27 Jan 2026
×1records

Macroschisma dilatatum

Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×4records

Diodora sieboldii

Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×3records

Capitulum mitella

Maxillopoda · Pollicipedidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×2records

Tugali Gray, 1843

Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×1records

Macroschisma sinense

Gastropoda · Fissurellidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×1records

Monetaria caputserpentis

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×1records

Naria boivinii

Gastropoda · Cypraeidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×1records

Balanus trigonus

Maxillopoda · Balanidae
GBIF
Last seen:
15 Jan 2026
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

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じょうまおめでとー!!日本代表フリーダイビング

Wasshoi / お魚わっしょい

【超ツライ】1週間で4分息を止めれなかったら旅中止!深海に潜む幻の魚を突け!【南九州ヨット遠征#1】

Wasshoi / お魚わっしょい

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わっしょいダイバーズ

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