Shark/Sharq Island

Dubai

Shark/Sharq Island

5–16 mMax Depth
boatEntry
7Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+4)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.3 m
6.5 s
Swell
0.2 m
3.1 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward NW
Water temperature
32.0°C
Wind
3.6 km/h
→ SE
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:30–18:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Calm
Waves0.3–0.3 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.9°C
TodayCalm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature31.8°C
TomorrowCalm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.7°C
Fri, Oct 23Calm
Waves0.2–0.2 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature31.6°C
Next 72 hours
18:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 32.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.3 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 32.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.7°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 31.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 32.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
06:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.5°C
12:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 31.6°C
Catalog depth5–16 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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Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

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Oct-May

Peak month

Jul 32.6°

Jan23.7°
Feb23.2°
Mar23.9°
Apr26.5°
May29.7°
Jun32.1°
Jul32.6°
Aug32.2°
Sep31.4°
Oct30.4°
Nov27.9°
Dec25.3°
Current: mild
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

reefsalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

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
Atlantic green turtle
Chelonia mydas
DeepLog5
Arabian monocle bream
Scolopsis ghanam
DeepLog1
Orange ear garra
Garra barreimiae
DeepLog1
Red-toothed triggerfish
Odonus niger
DeepLog1
Slender wrasse
Suezichthys gracilis
DeepLog1
Threespot dascyllus
Dascyllus trimaculatus
DeepLog1
Yellowtail clownfish
Amphiprion clarkii
DeepLog1
Acanthaster
Nearby OBIS observations12
Acanthaster planci
Nearby OBIS observations12
Egretta gularis
Nearby OBIS observations8
Hypselodoris dollfusi
Nearby OBIS observations7
Actitis hypoleucos
Nearby OBIS observations6
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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