SEALs Tec Buoy
Welcome to Cape Maeda, Japan's premier dive site for expert divers. Located along the Onna Sunset Coast Road, Cape Maeda offers a thrilling drop-off point suitable for both beach and boat entries.
This dive site is characterized by a shallow water shelf that reaches approximately 5 meters deep before plunging down to a maximum depth of 30 meters. With excellent visibility averaging 17 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the breathtaking underwater world.
Prepare to encounter a vibrant array of marine life at this site. From scorpionfish and dusky dolphins to black stingrays, clownfish, tuna, groupers, and yasha goby, there is no shortage of fascinating species to observe during your dive.
For your convenience, Cape Maeda is easily accessible within the Kunigami region of Okinawa Prefecture, specifically located at 904-0416, Japan. Whether you choose to explore from the beach or embark from a boat, Cape Maeda promises an unforgettable diving experience.
Optimize your diving adventure by choosing Cape Maeda, the ultimate dive site in Japan.
This dive site is characterized by a shallow water shelf that reaches approximately 5 meters deep before plunging down to a maximum depth of 30 meters. With excellent visibility averaging 17 meters, divers can immerse themselves in the breathtaking underwater world.
Prepare to encounter a vibrant array of marine life at this site. From scorpionfish and dusky dolphins to black stingrays, clownfish, tuna, groupers, and yasha goby, there is no shortage of fascinating species to observe during your dive.
For your convenience, Cape Maeda is easily accessible within the Kunigami region of Okinawa Prefecture, specifically located at 904-0416, Japan. Whether you choose to explore from the beach or embark from a boat, Cape Maeda promises an unforgettable diving experience.
Optimize your diving adventure by choosing Cape Maeda, the ultimate dive site in Japan.
Diving Conditions Score for SEALs Tec Buoy
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for SEALs Tec Buoy
Depth
22m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
expert
Weather Conditions for SEALs Tec Buoy
Wave Height
0.58m
Wind Speed
13.6 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
34.82km
Cloud Cover
23%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
28.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for SEALs Tec Buoy
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Dive Score Chart for SEALs Tec Buoy
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 8.257551020408163/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 12.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.774703030303031/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at SEALs Tec Buoy: 06:00
Sunset at SEALs Tec Buoy: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at SEALs Tec Buoy 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
12:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.9s), Wind: 12.7 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for SEALs Tec BuoyAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at SEALs Tec Buoy
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 SEALs Tec Buoy
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 SEALs Tec Buoy
January
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.4
November
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for SEALs Tec Buoy
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
June
Visibility
11.6m / 38.1ft
January
Wave Height
1.5m / 4.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for SEALs Tec Buoy
SEALs Tec Buoy shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (28.3°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.5m 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). December is usually the driest month with 0.2mm 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 - Jun 20, 2026
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