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Beach guide with shallow entry details, wall structure, and year-round macro life.
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Aki no Hama
Aki no Hama is a beach-entry macro dive point on Izu Oshima.
Beach-entry Izu Oshima dive point with easy access, volcanic structure, and flexible shallow-to-deeper macro terrain.
About Aki no Hama
Aki no Hama is a beach-entry dive point on Izu Oshima with easy shore access, volcanic rock structure, and flexible shallow-to-deeper macro terrain. It suits divers who want a site that can start calm and shallow, then open into richer sections where gobies, nudibranchs, pipefish, and summer whitetip reef sharks can show up.
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Research Estimate At Aki no Hama
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 18m
AccessEasy entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Aki no Hama?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Aki no Hama Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
The beach entry starts shallow and the site opens into deeper macro and shark areas farther out.
Best Season
Summer for higher chances of whitetip reef shark sightings.
Typical Conditions
Shallow beach entry, volcanic rock and sand zones, and deeper macro areas where current can strengthen.
Safety & Access At Aki no Hama
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Check current before moving off the shallow entry area and keep a clean line when the tide picks up.
Access Restrictions
Beach access is the normal approach, with boat diving available but less popular.
Legal Notes
Follow local island dive-shop guidance and beach access rules.
Local Intel For Aki no Hama
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Beach entry is the primary approach, with boat diving available if needed.
Freediving
The shallow entry may suit calm-day freediving, but the deeper sections and current mean scuba is the better fit.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest beach zone and is not the main draw.
Wildlife at Aki no Hama
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Aki no Hama
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Aki no Hama
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility18m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
