sonokotchiworld.com · Independent Blog
Independent trip report confirming offshore boat access when conditions allow.
Shimamawari is an offshore pinnacle dive in Kushimoto.
Save it, log a dive, or explore nearby on the map.
Save it to come back later
Boat logistics and tide windows are handled by local Kushimoto dive shops.
Shimamawari is an offshore Kushimoto pinnacle with steep drop-offs, a shallow crown, and a small west-side cave. The top is covered with corals and anemones, while the slopes pull in migrating fish when tide and current line up. It suits divers who are comfortable with current and depth changes rather than flat-reef cruising. Winter can bring stingrays and basking sharks, and hawksbill turtles are possible year-round.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m - 30m
Depth Note
The formation’s top is at 6 m and the base is at 30 m, with drop-offs in all directions.
Best Season
Winter for stingrays and basking sharks; year-round for hawksbill turtle.
Typical Conditions
Tide is described as not bad; current can be a bit swift but not very strong.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Current can be swift at times, and there is a small cave on the west side; plan gas and depth for the drop-offs.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; offshore conditions can cancel the site.
Legal Notes
Dive with a local operator and follow current-sensitive site procedures.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A current-aware offshore formation with a shallow crown, steep walls, and a small west-side cave.
Freediving
Only for experienced freedivers; the current and drop-offs make it a poor casual freedive.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the best structure and wildlife sit around the pinnacle and drop-offs.
Use the planner to scan this week, inspect today in local time, and understand how exposure shapes conditions at Shimamawari.
Directional shelter context for incoming swell.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
No Dive Logs Yet
Be the first to log a dive at this spot and share your experience!
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Independent trip report confirming offshore boat access when conditions allow.
Official tourism context for Kushimoto clarity and year-round diving.
Operator page for pinnacle layout, coral crown, and cave detail.
Know this site? Improve Spot Details.
Kushimoto boat dive with roots, soft corals, and reef fish.
Calm boat reef with a big arch and seasonal fish schools.
Easy Kushimoto boat dive with coral, turtles, and roots.
Seasonal buoy-marked Kushimoto boat dive over sand and mud.