Futou
About Futou
Futou is a scenic dive site in Nishi-Izu with both beach and boat access. A shallow sandy entry leads into rockier terrain featuring caves, caverns, and arches. There is a small area suitable for night diving throughout the year. Marine life includes nudibranchs year-round (with peak variety in spring), along with stingrays, flatworms, and sharks in the sand; spring can also bring blue squid spawning.
Where Is Futou?
Futou Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
Spring (best for nudibranch quantity and variety; blue squid spawning in spring).
Safety & Access At Futou
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Caves, caverns, and arches create overhead environments; use appropriate training, lighting, and buoyancy control when entering.
Local Intel For Futou
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
Includes an area where night dives can be done year-round.
Futou Dive Conditions Planner
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Exposure Profile at Futou
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Recent Logged Visits At Futou
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Futou
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