Scuba Diving in Tunisia

Explore 58 dive sites and 1 dive centres in Tunisia. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Tunisia Diving at a Glance

1 dive region, 58 dive sites, 1 dive centres, 162 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Tunisia

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Tunisia

The best months to dive in Tunisia are January, February, March, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • February: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • March: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • April: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • May: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • June: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • July: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • August: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • September: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • October: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • November: Poor, water 16.7°C
  • December: Poor, water 16.7°C

Recommended Packing List for Tunisia

Based on average water temperature of 16.7°C.

  • Wetsuit (5-7mm) - recommended for 17°C water
  • Hood & Gloves (3-5mm) - helps retain warmth
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Dive Regions