Ogasawara Islands
Ogasawara · Japan
The Ogasawara Islands, a remote archipelago in Japan, offer unique diving experiences with volcanic underwater landscapes. The waters surrounding these islands are known for their clarity and diverse marine life, including various fish species and hard corals. The dive sites typically feature dramatic topography, with potential for encountering pelagic species.
Conditions
Depth
5 to 40 m
Advanced depths
Current
Usually gentle
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
25 to 35 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
22 to 30°C
Shorty or rash guard
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
| Vis (m) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Spinner Dolphin
Last confirmed May 15, 2026 · 45 records
Very likely
Most dives
Whitetip Reef Shark
Last confirmed Jun 14, 2026 · 4 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Green Sea Turtle
Last confirmed Jun 13, 2026 · 5 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Humpback Whale
Last confirmed Apr 21, 2026 · 6 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Hammerhead Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Manta Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear