Umm Sid

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Umm Sid

5–25 mMax Depth
boatEntry
80Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal100/100
Waves
0.2 m
2.4 s
Swell
0.1 m
2.2 s
Current speed
0.5 km/h
flowing toward N
Water temperature
26.2°C
Wind
12.9 km/h
→ N
Sea level
0.2 m
WavesCalm
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:30–22:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Sat, Oct 17Calm
Waves0.2–0.3 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.2°C
Sun, Oct 18Watch
Waves0.3–0.8 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Mon, Oct 19Watch
Waves0.7–0.9 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Tue, Oct 20Challenging
Waves0.8–1.1 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature26.0°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
16:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
22:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
04:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.0°C
Catalog depth5–25 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

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

Peak month

Aug 27.6°

Jan22.3°
Feb21.6°
Mar21.7°
Apr22.3°
May23.9°
Jun25.1°
Jul26.7°
Aug27.6°
Sep26.8°
Oct26.0°
Nov25.0°
Dec23.5°
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 Waterbeginner 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
Two-banded anemonefish
Amphiprion bicinctus
DeepLog6
Devil firefish
Pterois miles
DeepLog4
Ornate cadlinella
Cadlinella ornatissima
DeepLog4
Clown coris
Coris aygula
DeepLog3
Pyjama nudibranch
Chromodoris quadricolor
DeepLog3
Sea slug
Aegires villosus
DeepLog3
African chromodoris
Chromodoris africana
DeepLog2
Beautiful risbecia
Hypselodoris pulchella
DeepLog2
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog2
Blacktip grouper
Epinephelus fasciatus
DeepLog2
Blue green damselfish
Chromis viridis
DeepLog2
Broomtail wrasse
Cheilinus lunulatus
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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