OMARA
Protected Area
Zembra and Zembretta Iles
Why dive here
With 156+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, great white sharks, mobula rays (devil rays), octopuses and sea turtles - OMARA offers some of Tabarka's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 16-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Omara wreck, a steamship sunk by a German U-boat in 1918, rests at 30 meters off Tabarka. It’s a solid dive for those who enjoy history and a bit of a challenge. We’ve found the stern section to be particularly intact, with the prop shaft still visible, offering good opportunities for exploration around the collapsing holds. You'll often find schools of barracuda circling the superstructure and small moray eels peering from crevices, making it feel quite alive despite its age. It's a great pick for divers comfortable with deeper wreck penetration and who appreciate the quiet history beneath the waves.
Typical OMARA Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for OMARA
OMARA Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for OMARA, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (37.3, 9.6) (20km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
24°C
76°F · Range: 23–25.7°C
Air Temperature
23°C
73°F
Wind Speed
8.01 m/s
15.6 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1017.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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