Best for beginner divers, 5-9m, shore entry, mild current.
Shikanoshima Island offers shore-entry diving across a mixed reef and artificial reef system. The site is shallow, with depths ranging from 5 to 9 metres, making it suitable for beginner divers. Visibility is variable, ranging between 5 and 20 metres, and mild currents are present. Divers should monitor their surroundings closely due to the potential for low visibility. Night diving is available at this location. Water temperatures are influenced by a warm current, remaining approximately 2 degrees Celsius higher than in Fukuoka. Divers are advised to check local conditions with the on-site dive shop and carry a surface marker buoy.
33.68740, 130.30500
Visibility can drop without much warning, so check local conditions before entering and carry a surface marker buoy even on shallow dives. The on-site dive shop is your best source for current visibility reports and guidance on which sections of the reef are most productive on any given day.
30-minute drive from the center of Fukuoka. The island is connected to the mainland by a road across a sand spit.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-9m
Visibility
5-20m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
14-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginner divers due to its shallow depth range of 5 to 9 metres.
The site has an average depth of 8 metres, with a total range between 5 and 9 metres.
Shikanoshima Island is a shore-entry site.
Yes, night diving is available at this site.
Visibility ranges from 5 to 20 metres. Because it can drop without warning, divers should check local conditions before entering the water.
Diving at Shikanoshima Island in Fukuoka requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shikanoshima Island in Fukuoka. Water temperatures range from 14°C to 27°C.
