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    Ghoubet al-Kharab dive site
    Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti
    Arta Plage

    Ghoubet al-Kharab

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Protected Area

    Arta Plage

    Why dive here

    With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles - Ghoubet al-Kharab offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dugongs, Hammerhead Sharks and Sea Turtles · 197+ species recorded
    Water27-32°C · warmest June, September, October
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    Ghoubet al-Kharab, or ‘The Devil’s Throat,’ is a dramatic spot in the Gulf of Tadjoura. It’s a shallow bay, maxing out around 12 meters, tucked in by some serious cliffs. Between November and January, this place really comes alive when juvenile whale sharks cruise in to feast on the plankton. We’ve had some incredible encounters here, watching these young giants glide past, sometimes joined by manta rays. There’s also "The Crack," a submerged rift worth exploring. It’s a great site for snorkelers too, given the depth, and perfect for newer divers looking for big animal encounters without pushing deep. Just be ready for a bit of a current sometimes, especially when the plankton is blooming.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ghoubet al-Kharab

    Ghoubet al-Kharab Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Ghoubet al-Kharab, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.95, 43.3) (19km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    32°C

    89°F · Range: 29.6–33.4°C

    Air Temperature

    30°C

    86°F

    Wind Speed

    4.2 m/s

    8.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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