Dahlak Kebir Reef
Protected Area
Dahlak Island PA
Why dive here
With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - Dahlak Kebir Reef offers some of Dahlak Archipelago's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-33°C, warmest July, August, September.
Dahlak Kebir Reef offers a well-preserved wall dive, dropping from 5m down to 30m. We often find large groupers patrolling the deeper sections, and manta rays are a regular sight, especially during feeding times. It’s an intermediate dive, suitable for those comfortable with varied depths and the occasional stronger current.
Typical Dahlak Kebir Reef 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 Dahlak Kebir Reef
Dahlak Kebir Reef Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Dahlak Kebir Reef, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.67, 40.12) (15km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
33°C
91°F · Range: 31–34.1°C
Air Temperature
32°C
90°F
Wind Speed
5.8 m/s
11.3 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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