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Barachin (Wreck)

Barachin, a World War II battleship, is a popular dive site located in Takinoura Bay on Chodo Island in the Ogasawara Islands of Japan. This site offers easy access from Chichijima, making it a preferred destination for many divers. At a depth of approximately 12 meters, there is a fascinating wreck that has been broken apart, attracting a variety of marine life. The calm waters with minimal current make it an ideal spot for divers of all levels, including beginners.

Explore the vibrant reefs teeming with beautiful fish species like Scorpionfish, Scabiosa, Keramahana, and Hydrangea. Additionally, you may encounter impressive marine creatures such as large snappers, schools of sawfish, groupers, schools of Scorpionfish, ribbonfish, and Red-headed Shrimps, which act as cleaning shrimps. The site also hosts swarms of swallows, adding to the allure of this underwater paradise.

With visibility reaching up to 14 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, Barachin offers a captivating diving experience for divers of all skill levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers. Immerse yourself in the rich marine life while exploring this historical wreck site in Japan's Ogasawara Islands.

Diving Conditions Score for Barachin (Wreck)

7.5
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Barachin (Wreck)

Depth

20m

Visibility

14m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Barachin (Wreck)

Wave Height

0.94m

Wind Speed

8.6 m/s

Water Temp

27.6°C

Visibility

3.9km

Cloud Cover

73%

Wave Period

8.15s

Air Temperature

25.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Barachin (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Barachin (Wreck)

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.873176543209877/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.87920987654321/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Barachin (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Barachin (Wreck): 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Barachin (Wreck) 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.

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Best Overall
19:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.96m (8.1s), Wind: 2.4 m/s

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Safest Overall
17:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.96m (8.1s), Wind: 6.3 m/s

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Best Day
17:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 6.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Barachin (Wreck)
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Barachin (Wreck)

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 Barachin (Wreck)

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 Barachin (Wreck)

January
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Barachin (Wreck)

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

11.8m / 38.7ft

June

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.2m / 7.2ft

April

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Barachin (Wreck)

Barachin (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (27.4°C) and February the coldest (14.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in April with average wave heights of 2.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in April 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). April is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during April to June, 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026

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