Shakotan Peninsula · Japan · Reef
Maehama
A shallow, weak-current dive 4 minutes from the harbour
Area photo: snotch from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan · CC BY 2.0
Maehama is a boat site 4 minutes from Horomui harbour, with a bottom of 13 m and a weak current. The seabed is a large rock shelf of columnar jointing, and the point is used for try dives and night dives, which makes it a gentle dive within easy reach of the harbour.
Also known as 前浜.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Shakotan Peninsula and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The boat reaches the site in about 4 minutes from Horomui harbour. The seabed is a large rock shelf of columnar jointing, and the bottom reaches 13 m at the deepest. The current is weak, and the point is used for try dives and night dives.
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 | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Good |
Season follows Shakotan Peninsula: Diving runs all year; July to September is the best season for fish and visibility, while the colder months bring the sea lions.
Sources
- Aqua Cat Horomui point map — Aqua Cat Horomui Diving Camp
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