Moucha Islands
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 - Moucha Islands offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.
The Moucha Islands are a solid choice for a day trip out of Djibouti City. We usually find the conditions pretty forgiving here, so it’s a good spot if you’re still building confidence or just want a relaxed dive. The reef starts shallow, around 5-7 metres, then slopes gently, hitting about 18-20 metres at its deeper points. You'll see plenty of the usual suspects like Indo-Pacific sergeants and diagonal-lined wrasse darting between the coral heads. Keep an eye out for the Arabian angelfish, their colours really pop against the blue, and we've often spotted granulated drupe snails inching along the rocks. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s consistently pleasant, offering a good few hours underwater in a tranquil setting.
Typical Moucha Islands Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Moucha Islands
Moucha Islands Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Moucha Islands, 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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