Banc Moidubis Kebir - Gulf of Tadjoura

When we talk about North Sea diving in Denmark, Grønnerevle often comes up, and for good reason. It’s a proper reef system, not just some rocks, which is fairly unique for this coastline. We’ve had some fantastic dives here, especially when the conditions line up. Think substantial boulders and rocky outcrops creating crevices and overhangs, perfect for a bit of exploration. What makes Grønnerevle a standout for us? It’s the sheer density of life clinging to those rocks. We’re talking about sea stars, some truly enormous, dotted everywhere like colourful confetti. You’ll spot dab and fluke flattened against the sand, and if you’re patient, a greater weever half-buried, waiting. Our favourite dives here happen on a slack tide, when the current backs off and you can really take your time poking around the nooks where you might even catch a glimpse of a harbour porpoise swooping past in the distance. The visibility can be a bit variable, but when it’s good, it’s a very cool, distinctly North Sea experience. It’s definitely a dive for those who appreciate the subtle beauty of temperate waters, not just big pelagics.

Location: Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates: 11.550000, 43.283610
Type: reef

Marine Protected Area: Haramous

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)

Nearby Dive Sites in Gulf of Tadjoura

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.

Notable Species

Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus) - Reef Fish
Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus) - Sharks & Rays
Blacktip shark (Carcharhinus limbatus) - Sharks & Rays
Halfspotted Hind (Cephalopholis hemistiktos) - Reef Fish
Longfin Bannerfish (Heniochus acuminatus) - Reef Fish
Blacktip reef shark (Carcharhinus melanopterus) - Sharks & Rays
Wrasse (Thalassoma lunare) - Reef Fish
Sailfish (Istiophorus platypterus) - Reef Fish
Bottleneck Sea Cucumber (Holothuria (Thymiosycia) impatiens) - Sea Cucumbers
Ehrenberg's snapper (Lutjanus ehrenbergii) - Reef Fish
Sea Scorpion (Scorpaena porcus) - Reef Fish
Sand-dusted Cone (Conus arenatus) - Sea Snails & Nudibranchs
Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Brown-spotted Grouper (Epinephelus chlorostigma) - Reef Fish
Staghorn coral (Acropora donei) - Hard Corals
Blue-dashed Rockskipper (Blenniella periophthalmus) - Reef Fish
Edgeblack Grouper (Epinephelus summana) - Reef Fish
Black triggerfish (Odonus niger) - Reef Fish
Small-eyed Squirrelfish (Myripristis murdjan) - Reef Fish
Coral hind (Cephalopholis miniata) - Reef Fish

Recommended Packing List for Banc Moidubis Kebir

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