Ebisu Hama
When scuba diving at a depth of approximately 5m, you'll encounter schools of mullet and whitebait, providing a fascinating sight. If luck is on your side, you may even spot a frogfish amidst the vibrant marine life. Additionally, keep your eyes peeled for the well-camouflaged Kaikamuri crab. This beach serves as an ideal spot for both open water courses and specialty dives, with its resilience against wind and minimal challenges. The opportunity for night diving adds to its appeal, and be sure not to miss the mesmerizing coral spawning during the summer season.
Visibility extends up to 6m, making it easier to explore this captivating underwater world. With a maximum depth of 6m, even beginners with limited diving experience can enjoy the wonders this dive site has to offer. Situated near the Kushimoto Diving School Dive Station, this beach is conveniently accessible from National Highway Route 42 in Kushimoto, Higashimuro County, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.
Diving Conditions Score for Ebisu Hama
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Ebisu Hama
Depth
6m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Ebisu Hama
Wave Height
3.74m
Wind Speed
9.7 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
18.86km
Cloud Cover
35%
Wave Period
13.7s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Ebisu Hama
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 6.0351/10. Water conditions: Waves 3.78m, Wind 6.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 5.1939/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Ebisu Hama 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: 6.0/10
Waves: 3.78m (13.65s), Wind: 6.3 m/s
Score: 5.2/10
Waves: 3.54m, Wind: 15.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Ebisu HamaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Ebisu Hama
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 Ebisu Hama
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Ebisu Hama
Ideal Conditions for Ebisu Hama
Water Temp
26.6°C / 79.9°F
August
Visibility
14.4m / 47.2ft
November
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Ebisu Hama
Ebisu Hama shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (26.6°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 - Jul 10, 2026