

Best for beginner divers, 5-18m, boat entry, mild current.
Sumisaki is a reef dive site in Japan suitable for beginner divers. Located 300 metres from shore and accessed by boat, the site features depths ranging from 5 to 18 metres with an average of 12 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 10 and 20 metres. The site offers facilities including changing rooms, showers, and equipment rental. Water temperatures fluctuate between 18 and 27 degrees Celsius throughout the year, requiring appropriate thermal protection during cooler months. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes.
33.45600, 135.75630
Changing rooms, showers, and equipment rental are all available on site, so you can travel light. Water temperature swings from 18 to 27 degrees Celsius across the year, so bring a thicker wetsuit if you are visiting in the cooler months.
Access is via boat from the Nanki Seamans Club pier, located 10 minutes by car from Kushimoto Station.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-18m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Water Temp
18-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers due to its comfortable conditions and manageable depths.
The reef ranges from 5 to 18 metres deep, with an average depth of 12 metres.
Sumisaki is accessed by boat and is located 300 metres from the shore.
The site provides changing rooms, showers, and equipment rental services.
Water temperatures range from 18 degrees Celsius in the cooler months to 27 degrees Celsius in September.
Diving at Sumisaki in Kushimoto requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit Sumisaki in Kushimoto are August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.