Shimozone
Protected Area
Keramashoto Coral Reef
Why dive here
With 369+ marine species recorded in the area - including barracuda, bull sharks, humpback whales, seahorses and sea turtles - Shimozone offers some of Kerama Islands's richest diving. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shimozone is often our go-to when conditions align for a proper drift. This deep pinnacle in the Keramas usually brings in some bigger pelagics, like dogtooth tuna and schooling barracuda, when the current is running. It's an expert-level dive, no question, best suited for those comfortable with strong flow and negative entries. We wouldn't recommend it for newer divers; save this one until you've got a few hundred deep, current dives under your belt.
Typical Shimozone Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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MARINE HOUSE SEASIR AKA
レンタルショップ比嘉
Diving Team Cool
Paradise Club
MARINE HOUSE SEASIR NAHA
Sea Max Diving Club
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shimozone
Shimozone Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shimozone, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.24, 127.37) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 26.4–30.7°C
Air Temperature
26°C
79°F
Wind Speed
9.4 m/s
18.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1014.4 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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