Ando no Hana
There are two buoys at this dive site: one in shallow water and one in deep water. The deep buoy is located in a sandy area mixed with mud, with a maximum depth of approximately 27m. It's important to maintain neutral buoyancy here. This dive site is only available from October for a limited time, making it a must-visit for divers.
In the sandy area, divers can observe a variety of marine life including goby, threadfin goby, and threadfin lily goby. Frogfish can also be spotted walking on the sand. Towards the west, a cleaning station hosts a colony of blue-spotted groupers. Western flying fish, razor fish, and frogfish have been frequently seen as well. During the winter months, schools of snappers can be observed in the shallows.
Visibility at this dive site is around 10m, and the maximum depth reaches up to 18m, making it suitable for divers of all levels: beginners, advanced, and experts. The site is located in Japan, specifically in the vicinity of 潮岬周遊線, Kushimoto, Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-3503, Japan.
In the sandy area, divers can observe a variety of marine life including goby, threadfin goby, and threadfin lily goby. Frogfish can also be spotted walking on the sand. Towards the west, a cleaning station hosts a colony of blue-spotted groupers. Western flying fish, razor fish, and frogfish have been frequently seen as well. During the winter months, schools of snappers can be observed in the shallows.
Visibility at this dive site is around 10m, and the maximum depth reaches up to 18m, making it suitable for divers of all levels: beginners, advanced, and experts. The site is located in Japan, specifically in the vicinity of 潮岬周遊線, Kushimoto, Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture, 649-3503, Japan.
Diving Conditions Score for Ando no Hana
7.2
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ando no Hana
Depth
18m
Visibility
10m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Ando no Hana
Wave Height
0.92m
Wind Speed
1.9 m/s
Water Temp
24.4°C
Visibility
3.68km
Cloud Cover
86%
Wave Period
9.55s
Air Temperature
20.9°C
Precipitation
1.9 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Ando no Hana
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Dive Score Chart for Ando no Hana
Best time to dive: 14:00 with score 7.793935313531352/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.98m, Wind 2.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.116601381692574/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Ando no Hana: 06:00
Sunset at Ando no Hana: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Ando no Hana 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
14:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.98m (10.1s), Wind: 2.8 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 1.18m, Wind: 14 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ando no HanaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ando no Hana
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 Ando no Hana
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ando no Hana
January
Score: 8.9
December
Score: 8.7
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Ando no Hana
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
August
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ando no Hana
Ando no Hana shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.5°C) and January the coldest (3.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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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