Dive-directory page with Shirahama wall and wreck profile.
Shirahama dive area with sandy entries, soft-coral walls, and wrecks.
Shirahama dive area with sandy entries, soft-coral walls, and wrecks.
Shirahama is a long-established Kii Peninsula dive area with a mix of beach entries and boat dives, where white sand gives way to rocky drop-offs, soft corals, and wrecks. The area is popular with Kansai divers and offers enough structure for beginners on the shallows while still rewarding teams with turtles, seasonal migratory fish, and bigger reef life in the deeper points.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 20m
Depth Note
Shallow white sand and beach entries transition into a rocky 20 m wall, and the wreck sits around 18 m.
Best Season
Year-round; autumn is especially good for seasonal migratory fish.
Typical Conditions
Beach and boat entries, soft-coral walls, and wrecks make the area varied, with autumn bringing more seasonal fish.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Beach starts are easy, but the wall and wrecks deepen quickly and boat traffic is part of the area.
Access Restrictions
Entry type depends on the specific point, so use the beach or boat access assigned by your operator.
Legal Notes
Follow operator guidance and local access rules for the point you are diving.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
There are many dive points available with both beach-entry and boat-entry options.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-directory page with Shirahama wall and wreck profile.
Local dive-shop support and guided-tour context in Shirahama.
Official Wakayama diving overview with Shirahama wall and wreck context.
Independent region guide with soft coral and grouper context.
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