Abu Diab

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Abu Diab

8–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
11Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.1 m
4.2 s
Swell
0.0 m
6.2 s
Current speed
0.0 km/h
flowing toward E
Water temperature
28.8°C
Wind
7.7 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.2 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
06:00–07:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Calm
Waves0.1–0.4 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature28.9°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.8°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.7°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 0.1 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
12:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.9°C
00:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.8°C
00:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
12:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.7°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 28.6°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
Catalog depth8–40 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

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Peak month

Aug 30.4°

Jan23.7°
Feb23.1°
Mar23.4°
Apr24.4°
May26.2°
Jun27.7°
Jul29.5°
Aug30.4°
Sep29.5°
Oct28.4°
Nov26.8°
Dec25.0°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 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 Waterintermediate 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
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog2
Acanthaster benziei
DeepLog1
Bluethroat triggerfish
Sufflamen albicaudatum
DeepLog1
Clown coris
Coris aygula
DeepLog1
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog1
Diana's hogfish
Bodianus diana
DeepLog1
Klunzinger's wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
DeepLog1
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog1
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog1
Steinitz' prawn-goby
Amblyeleotris steinitzi
DeepLog1
Yellowtail tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
DeepLog1
Spinner dolphin
Stenella longirostris
Nearby OBIS observations10
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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