Shaab Umm Gamar

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Shaab Umm Gamar

12–40 mMax Depth
boatEntry
60Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.5 m
2.8 s
Swell
0.1 m
3.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
27.0°C
Wind
23.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.0 m
rising
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
04:30–04:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Thu, Oct 15Watch
Waves0.4–0.7 mCurrent speed1.3 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Fri, Oct 16Watch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed1.1 km/h maxWater temperature27.1°C
Sat, Oct 17Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.9°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.6–0.6 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.9°C
Next 72 hours
04:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 1.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.9°C
Catalog depth12–40 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

Year-round

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: moderate
Typical visibility: 20 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

wreckreefsalt 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
Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog5
Goldsaddle goatfish
Parupeneus cyclostomus
DeepLog4
Rasp coral
Pocillopora verrucosa
DeepLog3
Red Sea bannerfish
Heniochus intermedius
DeepLog3
Two-banded anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
DeepLog3
Bubbletip anemone
Entacmaea quadricolor
DeepLog2
Emperor angelfish
Pomacanthus imperator
DeepLog2
Maldives damselfish
Amblyglyphidodon indicus
DeepLog2
Orangespotted trevally
Flavocaranx bajad
DeepLog2
Swallowtail angelfish
Genicanthus caudovittatus
DeepLog2
Twister wrasse
Anampses twistii
DeepLog2
White-spotted puffer
Arothron hispidus
DeepLog2
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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