Autumn Diving Guidein Okinawa

Warm water, excellent visibility, and exciting
encounters with manta rays and pelagic
life make autumn unforgettable.

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Autumn at a Glance

  • September–November

    Season
  • 25–29°C

    Water Temp
  • 23–28°C

    Average Air Temp
  • 20–25m+

    Visibility
  • 3–5mm

    Wetsuit
  • Options for All Certified Divers

    Recommended

Month-by-Month Guide

  • September

    • Weather

      Warm and summer-like, with mainly southerly winds.

    • Water Temp.

      28–29°C

    • Air Temp.

      32°C

    • Visibility

      20–25m

    • Highlights

      ・Tonaki Blue
      ・Dynamic Drift Diving
      ・Excellent Visibility

    • Best Destination

      Tonaki Island

  • October

    • Weather

      Comfortable conditions as seasonal winds begin to change.

    • Water Temp.

      28°C

    • Air Temp.

      30°C

    • Visibility

      20–25m

    • Highlights

      ・Giant Manta Ray Opportunities at Shimo-Sone
      ・Exciting Kerama Drift Diving
      ・Tonaki Diving Season

    • Best Destination

      Kerama Drift Diving

  • November

    • Weather

      Cooler but comfortable, with northerly winds becoming more frequent.

    • Water Temp.

      25–26°C

    • Air Temp.

      26°C

    • Visibility

      20m

    • Highlights

      ・Dogtooth Tuna
      ・Giant Manta Ray Opportunities
      ・Tonaki Diving Season

    • Best Destination

      Kerama Drift Diving

*These are representative values ​​calculated based on our company's past diving logs (2022–2025).

Best Autumn Dive Destinations

  • SeasonalTonaki Island

    Tonaki Island

    Three Different Adventures. One Incredible Island.

    Remote island diving with amazing drift dives.

  • AdvancedKerama Drift Diving

    Kerama Drift Diving

    Advanced Open-Ocean Adventure

    Exciting drift dives with manta rays and pelagic life.

  • Most PopularKerama Islands

    Kerama Islands

    Sea Turtles & Kerama Blue

    Relaxed diving with great visibility and marine life.

Autumn Travel Tips

  • What to Wear

    What to Wear

    A 3mm wetsuit in September,
    5mm from October onward.

  • Changing Winds

    Changing Winds

    Wind direction changes during autumn and may affect dive sites.

  • Weather Awareness

    Weather Awareness

    Tropical weather may affect schedules, particularly in September and October.

Ready to Dive This Autumn?

Enjoy warm water, clear visibility,
and incredible encounters in Okinawa.