Grand Récif
Protected Area
Iles Musha et Maskhali
Why dive here
With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles - Grand Récif offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.
Grand Récif in the Gulf of Tadjoura offers a comfortable dive with some interesting finds if you take your time. We've often spent a good hour here, focusing on the nooks and crannies of the coral. Look closely and you might spot a Giant Spider Conch inching along the substrate or a Painted Spiny Lobster tucked into a crevice. It’s a good spot for macro enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a relaxed exploration without strong currents. You’re likely to see various cardinalfish, like the Gelatinous and Hayashi's, hovering amongst the coral branches.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Grand Récif
Grand Récif Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Grand Récif, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.95, 43.3) (19km away)
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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