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Kitakoura Akaiwa point sheet
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Kitakoura Akaiwa
Sado boat site for close kobudai encounters on sand and rock.
Local operator required
Boat entry and site setup are normally handled by a local operator.
Boat-only Sado site with a short port run, an anchored sand-and-rock profile, and the calmest water in summer.
About Kitakoura Akaiwa
Kitakoura Akaiwa is a boat dive on Sado's north coast built around a sandy bottom broken by large rocks and known for close kobudai encounters. The site stays focused and easy to read underwater, with seasonal schools of fish, nudibranchs, and winter octopus activity adding variety. Plan it as a guided boat dive: summer usually brings the calmest, clearest water, while current can still pick up on some days.
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Research Estimate At Kitakoura Akaiwa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 10m
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Kitakoura Akaiwa?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Kitakoura Akaiwa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 25m
Depth Note
Operator pages list a shallow rocky start with a mid-20s maximum; community listings are slightly deeper, so treat it as a mid-depth boat dive.
Best Season
Summer for the calmest, clearest water; winter adds seasonal spawning and octopus activity.
Typical Conditions
Anchored boat site with a short port run; usually manageable, but current can tighten on some days.
Safety & Access At Kitakoura Akaiwa
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Watch for occasional stronger current and changing open-coast conditions.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; no shore entry is described.
Local Intel For Kitakoura Akaiwa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Anchored boat dive over sand and large rocks, with kobudai as the headline draw.
Wildlife at Kitakoura Akaiwa
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Kitakoura Akaiwa
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Kitakoura Akaiwa
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility10m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
