Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
The Kits, a Japanese freighter, sank in July 1944 and is now resting upright at the bottom of Apra Harbor in 140 feet of water. The shipwreck is a popular dive site, attracting advanced and expert divers with its intact large bow gun and depths of up to 115 feet on the deck. The masts extend to a depth of approximately 50 feet below the surface. While exploring the wreck, divers can spot jacks, snapper, and whip blennies amidst the h-mast covered in thriving hard corals and shellfish. Keep an eye out for fascinating marine life encounters such as turtles and the occasional eagle ray.
Please note that to fully enjoy this boat dive at The Kits, divers must hold advanced certification and possess deep diving experience. The maximum depth reaches 34 meters, with visibility averaging 11 meters. Located in the United States, specifically at Tokai Maru, Glass Breakwater Access Road, Port of Guam, Piti Municipality, Guam, this dive site offers an exciting and memorable underwater adventure for diving enthusiasts.
Please note that to fully enjoy this boat dive at The Kits, divers must hold advanced certification and possess deep diving experience. The maximum depth reaches 34 meters, with visibility averaging 11 meters. Located in the United States, specifically at Tokai Maru, Glass Breakwater Access Road, Port of Guam, Piti Municipality, Guam, this dive site offers an exciting and memorable underwater adventure for diving enthusiasts.
Diving Conditions Score for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
6.7
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
Depth
34m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
14 m/s
Water Temp
29.9°C
Visibility
5.68km
Cloud Cover
62%
Wave Period
6.5s
Air Temperature
28.3°C
Precipitation
0.1 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.083664705882352/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 12.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.879344917257684/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kitsugawa Maru (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.
Best Overall
15:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.6m (6.8s), Wind: 12.8 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 5.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kitsugawa Maru (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 Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.4/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
January
Score: 9.5
February
Score: 9.4
November
Score: 9.4
Ideal Conditions for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
Water Temp
27.6°C / 81.7°F
May
Visibility
11.2m / 36.7ft
November
Wave Height
1.4m / 4.6ft
September
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck)
Kitsugawa Maru (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with May being the warmest month (27.6°C) and January the coldest (22.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in September with average wave heights of 1.4m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in September 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). February is usually the driest month with 1.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during September to November, 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: 4 hr. ago - Jun 16, 2026
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