Erg Abu Hashish

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Erg Abu Hashish

10–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
34Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
3.0 s
Swell
0.3 m
2.8 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
26.7°C
Wind
17.9 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.4–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.7°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Tue, Oct 20Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.8°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.6°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
Catalog depth10–30 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

Best window

Apr-Nov

Peak month

Aug 28.7°

Jan23.2°
Feb22.4°
Mar22.4°
Apr23.0°
May24.8°
Jun26.1°
Jul27.8°
Aug28.7°
Sep27.7°
Oct27.5°
Nov26.3°
Dec24.6°
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
Desjardin's sailfin tang
Zebrasoma desjardinii
DeepLog2
Marbled spinefoot
Siganus rivulatus
DeepLog2
Rusty parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
DeepLog2
Sohal surgeonfish
Acanthurus sohal
DeepLog2
Spangled emperor
Lethrinus nebulosus
DeepLog2
Broomtail wrasse
Cheilinus lunulatus
DeepLog1
Cheilinus abudjubbe
DeepLog1
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
DeepLog1
Daisy parrotfish
Chlorurus sordidus
DeepLog1
Goldenstriped soapfish
Grammistes sexlineatus
DeepLog1
Goldlined seabream
Rhabdosargus sarba
DeepLog1
Harlequin prawn-goby
Cryptocentrus caeruleopunctatus
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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