Maskali Island
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 - Maskali Island offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.
Maskali Island offers a solid dive in the Gulf of Tadjoura. We’ve found the eastern side particularly interesting, with a gentle slope down to about 18 meters where you'll often spot diagonal-lined wrasse darting amongst the coral bommies. Keep an eye out for Red Sea butterflyfish, their bright yellow easy to pick out against the deeper blues. The currents are usually mild, making it a good spot for divers getting comfortable in the region. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the long-beaked dolphins that occasionally cruise through the area.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Maskali Island
Maskali Island Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Maskali Island, 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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