

Best for intermediate divers, 25-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
South Rock is a wall dive located 1000 metres offshore from Kashiwajima, Japan. The site features a wall dropping to a maximum depth of 25 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents, which necessitate solid buoyancy control and careful planning around slack water periods. Visibility at the site typically ranges between 10 and 20 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate seasonally, ranging from 18C in the winter months to 26C in late summer. Access to this site is exclusively by boat. Due to the current and depth profile, this location is best suited for intermediate divers.
32.94250, 132.45330
Moderate current means timing your dive to the slack period will make working the wall significantly easier and let you spend more time with the nurse sharks if they are present. Check locally for the nearest facilities, as nothing is confirmed at the site itself.
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No known hazards
Expected in this region. No sightings logged here yet.
Depth
25-19m
Visibility
10-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
18-26°C
Current
Moderate
The site supports a variety of reef fish, including scorpionfish and rockfish on the wall, as well as grouper and snapper in the mid-water zone. Pelagic species such as yellowtail, amberjack, and sharks are occasionally observed, along with rays and turtles.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the moderate currents and the requirement for solid buoyancy control.
The wall drops to a maximum depth of 25 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
South Rock is a boat dive located 1000 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a wall dive with an average depth of 30 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at South Rock in Mishōhirajō. Water temperatures range from 18°C to 26°C.
Expect moderate currents at South Rock in Mishōhirajō. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at South Rock in Mishōhirajō typically ranges from 10 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.