Muroto, Kannoura & Shishikui · Japan · Reef · Pinnacle
Tebichibae
Large rocks from 26 m to 11 m with an arch on the bottom
Tebichibae is a rock dive off Muroto, about 15 minutes by boat from the harbour. Large rocks stand on the bottom between 26 m and 11 m, and a hole shaped like an arch sits on the bottom, giving the dive its main landmark.
Also known as てびちばえ.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Muroto, Kannoura & Shishikui and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
Large rocks rise from 26 m up to 11 m, and the bottom holds a hole shaped like an arch. The deepest ground on the site lies at 28 m, below the foot of the rocks.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Fair |
Season follows Muroto, Kannoura & Shishikui: May to July brings the bambooshark spawning; winter has steady visibility, but strong northwest wind can close sites.
Know before you go
- Current can cancel the dive, so the plan depends on conditions on the day.
Sources
- 室戸（四国）のダイビングスポット情報 — Scuba Monsters
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