Typhoon Swell Forces an Early End to Diving in Kushimoto
Typhoon No. 30 is approaching Japan, and its swell has started affecting the sea around Kushimoto.
Unfortunately, we had to stop diving before noon today.
Underwater visibility had dropped significantly compared to yesterday, down to just 1–2 meters.
The swell was also causing water movement of around 2 meters.
The swell became stronger while we were underwater, so we decided to finish after just one dive.
Safety always comes first, so there was no other choice (^^;)
Despite the challenging conditions, with only 1–2 meters of visibility and strong surge, the nudibranchs were surprisingly still there!
If we can't see far into the distance, we can still enjoy the tiny marine life right in front of us!
Nudibranchs Holding On in the Strong Surge!
Many of the nudibranchs were hiding in small gaps between the rocks, trying to avoid the strong water movement.
Taking photos was quite a challenge! Everything was moving, and the nudibranchs were tucked away in narrow spaces (^^;)
We also found an injured Goniobranchus kuniei.
Part of its body was missing, and it was painful to see.
I wonder if it was injured by the strong swell that started yesterday?
It's amazing how resilient marine creatures can be, even with such serious injuries.
If a human had an injury like that, they would probably need to go straight to the hospital!
A Tiny 1 cm Juvenile Bicolour parrotfish!
Just before the end of our dive, we came across a tiny juvenile bicolour parrotfish measuring only about 1 cm!
I'm not sure if we'll find it again after this swell passes, but seeing such a tiny fish holding on in the strong surge made me want to cheer it on! (^^)
Can you tell how small it is in this photo?
I deliberately took this photo from a little farther away because I thought a close-up wouldn't really show how tiny the fish was.
And here's what it looks like up close!
Doesn't it look much bigger in this photo?
I have a feeling that the strong swell may be bringing various juvenile fish into the area.
I'm really looking forward to seeing what we can find once the sea settles down! ♪
Temporary Closure Due to Typhoon No. 30
We were expecting to welcome many guests this weekend, but unfortunately, the typhoon has forced us to cancel most of our scheduled dives.
Safety must always come first, but I feel very sorry for everyone who had been looking forward to diving with us.
Due to Typhoon No. 30, we will be closed for diving tomorrow and the following day.
We will decide when to resume diving based on the latest weather and sea forecasts. At the earliest, we may be able to start again on Tuesday.
A huge thank you to our guest who joined us today despite these challenging conditions!
And to everyone who couldn't make it this time, we really hope to dive with you another day! ♪
Come Enjoy Fun Diving in Kushimoto!
The water in Kushimoto is still warm, at around 25–26°C, and there are still plenty of fish to enjoy!
Kushimoto offers great opportunities for both wide-angle and macro underwater photography.
We'd love to welcome you for some fun diving in Kushimoto!
If you're planning a diving trip to Kushimoto, feel free to contact us through our website or WhatsApp.
We look forward to diving with you!
See you next time!
Temporary Closure Notice: November 2026 – March 2027
We will be temporarily closed on selected dates between November 2026 and March 2027 due to diving tours and our New Year holiday closure.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
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Today's Diving Conditions
Weather: Sunny
Air Temperature: 24–28°C
Water Temperature: 25.6°C (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Visibility: 1–2 m (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Recommended Exposure Protection
5 mm wetsuit (for ocean diving) or Drysuit
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