Miyakejima · Japan · Reef
Abeshita
Lava arch on the south coast, entered from the beach
Abeshita is a dive on the south coast of Miyakejima built around a lava arch. Entry is from a gravel beach a short walk from the setting-up area, and the maximum depth is 25 m. A current, when it runs, does not interfere with the course.
Also known as 粟辺下, Abe-shita, Abesita.
Where it is and how deep
34.0533° N, 139.4964° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.
The dive
Abeshita lies on the south coast of the island, and the lava arch is the main feature of the dive. The entry is from a gravel beach about 5 minutes' walk from the setting-up area, and the maximum depth is 25 m.
Marine life and season
The sources we used don't single out particular species here.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good |
Season follows Miyakejima: June to October brings the warmest water, visibility up to 30 m and the two Megane-iwa openings; diving runs all year.
Dive videos
三宅島の粟辺下（あべした）でダイビングしてきた Diving at Abeshita on Miyakejima Island. Scuba Diving in Japan · オバダイバーちゃんねる Obadiver Channel on YouTube
Sources
- Scuba Monsters: Miyakejima dive spot information — Scuba Monsters
- Dolphin Club Miyakejima: Abeshita — Dolphin Club Miyakejima
- OpenStreetMap: 粟辺 (Abe) — OpenStreetMap
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