Diving in Tabarka

Explore 57 dive sites in Tabarka, Tunisia. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Tabarka

The warmest water temperatures in Tabarka occur in January, averaging 16.7°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 16.7°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 16.7°C (air: 14.4°C)
  • February: 16.7°C (air: 14.5°C)
  • March: 16.7°C (air: 14.8°C)
  • April: 16.7°C (air: 16.1°C)
  • May: 16.7°C (air: 18.8°C)
  • June: 16.7°C (air: 22.7°C)
  • July: 16.7°C (air: 26.0°C)
  • August: 16.7°C (air: 26.7°C)
  • September: 16.7°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • October: 16.7°C (air: 22.6°C)
  • November: 16.7°C (air: 19.2°C)
  • December: 16.7°C (air: 16.1°C)

Marine Life in Tabarka

Home to 162 recorded species including 104 reef fish, 20 sharks & rays, 7 octopus & squid, 6 other, 5 whales & dolphins, 4 crabs & lobsters.

Dive Site Difficulty in Tabarka

Tabarka has 2 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for experienced divers.

Recommended Packing List for Tabarka

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

Marine Protected Areas in Tabarka

  • Zembra and Zembretta Iles - National Park (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Zembra and Zembretta Iles - UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (IUCN Category Not Applicable)
  • Îles Chîkly - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Assigned)
  • Archipel De La Galite - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Zembra et Zembretta - Specially Protected Areas of Mediterranean Importance (Barcelona Convention) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lagune de Ghar El Melh et delta de la medjerda - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Complexe lac de Tunis - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Archipel De La Galite - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Complexe lac de Tunis - Wetland Zone of National Importance (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lagune de Ghar El Melh et delta de la medjerda - Wetland Zone of National Importance (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lac Bizerte - Nature Reserve (IUCN Category Not Reported)
  • Lac de Rades et Salines - Wetland Zone of National Importance (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Tabarka - Nearest Airports

  • Tabarka-Aïn Draham International Airport (TBJ), Tabarka - 61 km away, approx 81 min travel time
  • Tunis Carthage International Airport (TUN), Tunis - 69 km away, approx 90 min travel time
  • Annaba Rabah Bitat Airport (AAE), Annaba - 157 km away, approx 186 min travel time

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