Small-Group Fun Diving in Kushimoto Despite the Typhoon Swell
November is here! We started the month with a fully booked Sunday! The weather was beautiful, with clear skies and no wind. Perfect conditions on land! (^^)
However, the swell from the typhoon had arrived, and there was some movement underwater. Still, we were able to enjoy diving by choosing areas less affected by the swell.
We split into two groups: one for drysuit orientation diving and the other for boat fun diving.
Underwater visibility was around 8 meters due to the swell, and the water temperature was 23–24°C. If you tend to get cold easily, it might be time to switch to a drysuit!
We had frequent typhoon swells throughout October, and many of the marine creatures we had been observing had disappeared. However, at a dive site we hadn't visited for a while, we were able to find the Long-nose seahorse that we had been observing before!
I was really surprised to see it again, as I thought it would surely be gone by now! It seems that the place where a creature lives really is its safe and comfortable home.
At a dive site on the northern side of the bay, the swell made macro photography difficult. But we still managed to find some nudibranchs!
One of them was the Tenellia sibogae, which is popular for its beautiful colors.
Several individuals were gathered together in an area protected from the swell.
Maybe one of the secrets to finding nudibranchs in rough conditions is to think like a nudibranch! When I look for places where I think they could stay comfortably, I often find quite a few! (^^)
Enjoying Underwater Photography at a Relaxed Pace with One-on-One Guiding
The last boat dive on Sundays can be a great opportunity to enjoy diving in a smaller group. Today, we enjoyed a one-on-one underwater photography dive!
Our guest was able to take their time photographing each subject until they were satisfied with the results.
We also spent plenty of time photographing the Harlequin shrimp, which was one of the main subjects our guest wanted to see. We spent around 15 minutes on each subject, trying different photography techniques and enjoying the process!
Our Free Drysuit Rental Campaign Starts Today!
We're happy that our Drysuit Specialty courses and drysuit orientation dives have been very popular this year!
From today until December 31, we're running our Free Drysuit Rental Campaign!
Why not take this opportunity to try drysuit diving for the first time?
You're also very welcome to practice using a drysuit first and then join our Nudibranch Safari!
For more information about our Free Drysuit Rental Campaign and Nudibranch Safari, please check the announcements below.
Check Our Diving Availability Online!
If you're planning to dive in Kushimoto, you can now check our diving availability on our website!
Simply open the website menu, select Courses, and then choose Diving Availability to check available dates.
Website Menu → Courses → Diving Availability
Please note that availability information may not be updated immediately, so some dates may no longer be available.
At Aqua Vista Kushimoto, we offer small-group fun diving where you can take your time and enjoy the underwater world.
Our Free Drysuit Rental Campaign and Nudibranch Safari are also underway from November! If you have any questions or would like to make a reservation, please feel free to contact us through our website or WhatsApp.
Tomorrow, the Kushimoto diving area will be closed due to strong southwesterly winds associated with a passing low-pressure system. Uchiura Beach, which we sometimes use when conditions in Kushimoto are rough, will also be affected by the wind direction this time.
Therefore, we won't be diving tomorrow. However, we'll still be available to answer inquiries by phone or email.
If you're thinking about diving in November or December, please consider joining our Drysuit Rental Campaign or Nudibranch Safari!
See you next time!
Today's Diving Conditions
Weather: Sunny
Air Temperature: 14–22°C
Water Temperature: 23.4–24.6°C (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Visibility: 8 m (Kushimoto / Boat Diving)
Note: Mornings and evenings are getting chilly. If you're diving in a wetsuit, make sure to bring warm clothing for when you're out of the water! An inner vest is also recommended.
Recommended Exposure Protection
5 mm wetsuit + inner vest or Drysuit (for ocean diving in Kushimoto )
Announcements
◾️ Diving Tour
• Shiretoko Drift Ice Diving Tour 2027, Hokkaido | Join On-Site in Shiretoko
◾️ Event Information
• Drysuit Diving in Kushimoto | Free Drysuit Rental Campaign 2026
• Nudibranch Safari in Kushimoto | Seasonal Macro Diving Event
◾️ Media
• We are one of the guide shops responsible for posting seasonal ocean updates from Kushimoto on “海旬”.
• Instagram is regularly updated!
• Our YouTube channel is now available!
• A video of Japanese Giant Salamander was featured by diving_partner on their platform.
