Summer Diving Guidein Okinawa

Warm waters, amazing visibility, and abundant
marine life make summer the most
popular time to dive in Okinawa.

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Summer at a Glance

  • June–August

    Season
  • 26–29°C

    Water Temp
  • 27–29°C

    Average Air Temp
  • 20–30m

    Visibility
  • 3–5mm

    Wetsuit
  • Best for Certified Divers

    Recommended

Month-by-Month Guide

  • June

    • Weather

      Early summer with warm days and calm seas.

    • Water Temp.

      26°C

    • Air Temp.

      30°C

    • Visibility

      20–25m

    • Highlights

      ・Bigeye Trevally Tornado at Aguni
      ・Coral Spawning Season
      ・Juvenile Fish

    • Best Destination

      Aguni Island

  • July

    • Weather

      Peak summer with stable weather and sunny days.

    • Water Temp.

      28°C

    • Air Temp.

      33°C

    • Visibility

      25m-30m

    • Highlights

      ・Beautiful Kerama Blue
      ・Great Opportunities for Sea Turtle Encounters
      ・More Stable Summer Sea Conditions

    • Best Destination

      Kerama Islands

  • August

    • Weather

      Hot and sunny with warm water and long days.

    • Water Temp.

      28–29°C

    • Air Temp.

      33°C

    • Visibility

      25m-30m

    • Highlights

      ・Reef Manta Rays Feeding on Plankton
      ・Warm, Clear Summer Waters
      ・Favorable Season for USS Emmons Trips

    • Best Destination

      USS Emmons Wreck

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

Best Summer Dive Destinations

  • Most PopularKerama Islands

    Kerama Islands

    Reef Manta Rays Feeding on Plankton

    Experience crystal-clear water and sea turtle encounters.

  • Unique TopographyManza

    Manza

    Dramatic Underwater Topography

    Caves, arches, and unique rock formations await.

  • Historic WreckUSS Emmons Wreck Diving

    USS Emmons Wreck Diving

    Historic WWII Deep Wreck

    Explore one of the world's most famous WWII wrecks.

Summer Travel Tips

  • Sun Protection

    Sun Protection

    Bring reef-safe sunscreen,
    sunglasses, and a hat.
    The summer sun is very strong.

  • Stay Hydrated

    Stay Hydrated

    Drink plenty of water
    throughout the day to stay
    comfortable in the heat.

  • Typhoon Season

    Typhoon Season

    Conditions are generally good, but schedules may change due to tropical weather systems.

Ready to Dive This Summer?

Enjoy warm waters, vibrant marine life,
and the best summer diving.