Shaab Maksour South

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Shaab Maksour South

8–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
33Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.0 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.2 m
5.9 s
Current speed
0.8 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
28.0°C
Wind
38.3 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.2 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.8–1.0 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature28.0°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.9°C
Sat, Oct 24Calm
Waves0.5–0.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.8°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.1°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.8 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
10:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
04:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.8°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.9°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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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-May

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
Fourline wrasse
Larabicus quadrilineatus
DeepLog4
Rusty parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
DeepLog4
Masked puffer
Arothron diadematus
DeepLog2
Swallowtail angelfish
Genicanthus caudovittatus
DeepLog2
Two-banded anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
DeepLog2
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog1
Blue green damselfish
Chromis viridis
DeepLog1
Bridled parrotfish
Scarus frenatus
DeepLog1
Butterflyfish
Chaetodon melannotus
DeepLog1
Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog1
Cheeklined wrasse
Oxycheilinus digramma
DeepLog1
Chiseltooth wrasse
Pseudodax moluccanus
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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