Diving in Gulf of Tadjoura

Explore 44 dive sites in Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Gulf of Tadjoura

The warmest water temperatures in Gulf of Tadjoura occur in January, averaging 26.9°C. The coolest conditions are in December at 26.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 26.9°C (air: 24.8°C)
  • February: 26.9°C (air: 25.3°C)
  • March: 26.9°C (air: 26.9°C)
  • April: 26.9°C (air: 28.9°C)
  • May: 26.9°C (air: 32.5°C)
  • June: 26.9°C (air: 35.7°C)
  • July: 26.9°C (air: 36.4°C)
  • August: 26.9°C (air: 34.9°C)
  • September: 26.9°C (air: 34.5°C)
  • October: 26.9°C (air: 30.2°C)
  • November: 26.9°C (air: 27.2°C)
  • December: 26.9°C (air: 25.5°C)

Marine Life in Gulf of Tadjoura

Home to 205 recorded species including 95 hard corals, 75 reef fish, 8 sharks & rays, 6 crabs & lobsters, 5 sea cucumbers, 4 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Dive Site Difficulty in Gulf of Tadjoura

Gulf of Tadjoura has 4 beginner, 2 intermediate, 1 advanced dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Gulf of Tadjoura

Based on average water temperature of 26.9°C.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 27°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • 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 Gulf of Tadjoura

  • Iles Musha et Maskhali - Marine protected landscape (IUCN Category V)
  • Haramous - Area protected for habitat and species (IUCN Category IV)
  • Arta Plage - Marine protected landscape (IUCN Category VI)
  • Iles des Sept Freres ainsi que Ras Syan, Khor Angar et la foret de Godoria - Marine protected landscape (IUCN Category V)

Getting to Gulf of Tadjoura - Nearest Airports

  • Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB), Djibouti City - 58 km away, approx 79 min travel time
  • Aden International Airport (ADE), Aden - 218 km away, approx 253 min travel time
  • Egal International Airport (HGA), Hargeisa - 301 km away, approx 344 min travel time

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