Aith Baa
Protected Area
Mousa
Why dive here
With 140+ marine species recorded in the area - including blue whales, dolphins, dwarf minke whales, humpback whales and ocean sunfish (mola mola) - Aith Baa offers some of Scapa Flow, Orkney's richest reef diving. Water sits around 8°C.
Ras el-Millan offers a solid Red Sea coral dive, with good opportunities to spot Brown-spotted Groupers tucked into crevices and Studded Pufferfish cruising the reef. We've occasionally seen bottlenose dolphins here, a real treat when they pass through. It’s a good choice for divers looking for a relaxed, straightforward dive in Sharm.
Typical Aith Baa Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Cold water this month (avg 8°C). Drysuit or thick wetsuit (7mm+) recommended.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Aith Baa
Aith Baa Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Aith Baa, sourced from NOAA buoy data - nearest station: Open-Meteo grid (58.88, -3.1) (0km away)
August Averages
Sea Temperature
8.39°C
47°F
Air Temperature
13.71°C
57°F
Wind Speed
6.8 m/s
13.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.3 hPa
Based on 5 years of monitoring data · Data sources: NOAA NDBC
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