Best Snorkeling in Japan

Live snorkeling conditions for 4 spots in Japan — wave height, wind, water temperature and tides, updated hourly.

Snorkeling in Japan is best when the sea is calm and clear: low wave height, light winds and water inside a comfortable temperature range. Conditions vary a lot by spot, season and time of day, so we forecast each location below individually. As a rule of thumb, snorkel in the morning before the wind builds, and aim for the window around high tide when currents are slack and visibility is highest. Pick a spot to see its hourly snorkel score, the next good window and the best months to visit.

Snorkeling spots in Japan

24-hour tide chart for Kerama Islands

Kerama Islands

Japan

25.4°C

Okinawan islands with 'Kerama blue' water, turtles and bright coral.

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24-hour tide chart for Ishigaki

Ishigaki

Japan

28.7°C

Yaeyama island with manta rays at Kabira and clear subtropical reefs.

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24-hour tide chart for Miyako

Miyako

Japan

28.0°C

Okinawan island ringed by white sand and clear coral shallows.

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24-hour tide chart for Okinawa - Blue Cave

Okinawa - Blue Cave

Japan

25.5°C

Cape Maeda sea cave glowing blue, with reef fish in the clear entrance.

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