Skip to content
Go to Dive Champ home pageDive Champ LogoDive Champ

Kashima Coral Beach

Coral Beach, located on the uninhabited island of "Deer Island" in National Park Special Protection Area No. 7, offers divers a unique underwater experience. The water depth here abruptly transitions from shallow to deep at a steep 45-degree angle, creating a captivating environment for exploration. This dive site boasts a diverse ecosystem, incorporating coral reefs, shallow bays acting as shelters for small fish, and deeper areas in close proximity.

During summer, this area becomes a haven for marine life activity. Schools of yellow croaker frequent these waters, attracting kampachi, horse mackerel, squid, and other predatory fish. Divers can encounter a wide array of species including porgy fish, snappers, groupers, scorpionfish, turtles, rare sharks, rays, frogfish, and flatfish. This site is renowned for the abundance, impressive size, and sheer numbers of fish it offers.

The underwater landscape at Coral Beach is characterized by mesmerizing visual contrasts, making it an ideal destination for divers of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, you will be captivated by the vibrant carpets of solas sparrows swimming above the seaweed-covered seabed. Deeper sections of the seafloor house various goby species, and schools of rockfish and migratory fish can often be spotted overhead, further enriching the diversity of marine life encounters.

With a visibility of 11m and a maximum depth of 24m, Coral Beach promises an immersive diving experience. Located in Japan's Ehime Prefecture, close to 第1桟橋, 平城高茂岬線, Sotodomari, Ainan, Minami-Uwa County, this dive site is easily accessible for adventurers seeking the wonders of the underwater world. Come and explore the captivating underwater realm of Coral Beach, where the abundance of marine life and striking visual contrasts await divers of all levels of expertise.

Diving Conditions Score for Kashima Coral Beach

7.1
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Kashima Coral Beach

Depth

24m

Visibility

11m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Kashima Coral Beach

Wave Height

0.68m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

24.6°C

Visibility

7.2km

Cloud Cover

65%

Wave Period

5.25s

Air Temperature

23.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kashima Coral Beach
Alpha

Dive Score Chart for Kashima Coral Beach

Best time to dive: 8:00 with score 8.736911320754716/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 0.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.4316255451713396/10.

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

Sunrise at Kashima Coral Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Kashima Coral Beach: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Kashima Coral Beach 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
8:00

Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.66m (5.3s), Wind: 0.5 m/s

🌙
Best Night
4:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 8.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Kashima Coral Beach
Alpha

Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kashima Coral Beach

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 Kashima Coral Beach

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 Kashima Coral Beach

January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.4
December
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Kashima Coral Beach

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.2°C / 81.0°F

August

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

13.4m / 44.0ft

November

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

October

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Kashima Coral Beach

Kashima Coral Beach 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.

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

Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.

16 Dive sites near Kashima Coral Beach in

Find more dive sites in Japan

JapanJapan

Japan

Got feedback?

Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.