Abu Galawa Kebir

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Abu Galawa Kebir

15–40 mMax Depth
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26Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
4.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
4.0 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
28.3°C
Wind
35.4 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:00–21:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.2°C
TodayChallenging
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C
Next 72 hours
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
09:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
03:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
15:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
21:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
03:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
09:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
15:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
21:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
Catalog depth15–40 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

Oct-Apr

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

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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
Naked basket star
Astroboa nuda
DeepLog2
Red-bellied dolphin
Stenella longirostris
DeepLog2
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog2
Spanish dance
Hexabranchus sanguineus
DeepLog2
Black and white snapper
Macolor niger
DeepLog1
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog1
Dentate top shell
Tectus dentatus
DeepLog1
Digitate acropora
Acropora gemmifera
DeepLog1
Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog1
Greasy grouper
Epinephelus tauvina
DeepLog1
Humphead wrasse
Cheilinus undulatus
DeepLog1
Klunzinger's wrasse
Thalassoma rueppellii
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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