Gorilla Chop

Japan

Gorilla Chop

3–12 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
46Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+9)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.3 m
8.4 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SW
Water temperature
28.1°C
Wind
18.6 km/h
→ NE
Sea level
1.3 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
14:00–15:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.1–1.7 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Fri, Oct 23Challenging
Waves1.2–1.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.7°C
Sat, Oct 24Challenging
Waves1.5–1.7 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature27.6°C
Next 72 hours
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
20:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
08:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
14:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
02:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
08:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
14:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.7°C
20:00
Waves: 1.6 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
02:00
Waves: 1.7 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.6°C
08:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.5°C
Catalog depth3–12 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Aug 28.9°

Jan22.1°
Feb21.3°
Mar21.3°
Apr22.4°
May24.3°
Jun26.5°
Jul28.6°
Aug28.9°
Sep28.2°
Oct26.8°
Nov25.1°
Dec23.5°
Typical visibility: 15 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Silver conch
Lentigo lentiginosus
DeepLog2
Banded marcle cone
Conus bandanus
DeepLog1
Bumble bee snail
Engina mendicaria
DeepLog1
Coleman's chromodoris
Chromodoris colemani
DeepLog1
Conus striolatus
DeepLog1
Digitate pacific drupe
Drupina grossularia
DeepLog1
Dotted dove shell
Euplica scripta
DeepLog1
Emaciated cone
Conus emaciatus
DeepLog1
Flea-bitten cone
Conus pulicarius
DeepLog1
General cone
Conus generalis
DeepLog1
Hebrew cone
Conus ebraeus
DeepLog1
Hebrew cone shell
Conus eburneus
DeepLog1
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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