Is Shodoshima Angel Road (tidal sandbar) happening right now?
As of today, in season now. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Angel Road on Shodoshima is a tidal sandbar in the Seto Inland Sea that becomes walkable during low tide, connecting the main island with several small islets.
The sandbar appears predictably around local low tides, usually twice each day, and its exposed length and duration vary with the tidal cycle and spring-neap amplitude.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Angel Road sandbar (main crossing) |
| Angel Road Observation Deck |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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