1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Introducing the "Flower Garden Site #1," the premier spot within Japan's National Park Marine Protected Area. This enchanting dive site offers a thrilling drift diving experience, though anchoring can be challenging. While the shallow depths of 5m-12m make for easy and safe diving, the powerful currents require careful consideration of sea conditions for a successful dive.
Explore a diverse array of marine life at this exceptional location, including snappers, groupers, scorpionfish, majestic schools of yellowtail snapper, scampi, yellowtail, and even the occasional appearance of sharks and rays. For those seeking more unique encounters, keep a watchful eye among the odontocetes to spot intriguing creatures like the longnose hawkfish, frogfish, and more.
Due to the site's drifting nature, it is advised to plan your dive during periods of favorable currents and ensure no fishing activities are taking place.
Location: Ainan, Minami-Uwa County, Ehime Prefecture, 798-4110, Japan
Explore a diverse array of marine life at this exceptional location, including snappers, groupers, scorpionfish, majestic schools of yellowtail snapper, scampi, yellowtail, and even the occasional appearance of sharks and rays. For those seeking more unique encounters, keep a watchful eye among the odontocetes to spot intriguing creatures like the longnose hawkfish, frogfish, and more.
Due to the site's drifting nature, it is advised to plan your dive during periods of favorable currents and ensure no fishing activities are taking place.
Location: Ainan, Minami-Uwa County, Ehime Prefecture, 798-4110, Japan
Diving Conditions Score for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
6.4
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Wave Height
0.54m
Wind Speed
13.3 m/s
Water Temp
23.8°C
Visibility
1.38km
Cloud Cover
66%
Wave Period
8.7s
Air Temperature
20.9°C
Precipitation
0.9 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
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Dive Score Chart for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 6.789093248945148/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.62m, Wind 36.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 6.041148362235068/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at 1 Gochi Ohanabatake: 06:00
Sunset at 1 Gochi Ohanabatake: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at 1 Gochi Ohanabatake are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
8:00Score: 6.8/10
Waves: 0.62m (7.9s), Wind: 36.1 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 0.56m (8.55s), Wind: 5.9 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 6.0/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 17.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for 1 Gochi OhanabatakeAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
August
Visibility
13.4m / 44.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.7m / 5.6ft
October
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for 1 Gochi Ohanabatake
1 Gochi Ohanabatake shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (27.2°C) and February the coldest (3.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in October with average wave heights of 1.7m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in October with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during October to December, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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