Barachin (Wreck)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.96m (8.1s), Wind: 2.4 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.96m (8.1s), Wind: 6.3 m/s
Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.96m, Wind: 6.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Barachin (Wreck)Alpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Barachin (Wreck)
Ideal Conditions for Barachin (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.2°C / 81.0°F
August
Visibility
11.8m / 38.7ft
June
Wave Height
2.2m / 7.2ft
April
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 19, 2026