5-20m
    Dahlak Archipelago, Eritrea

    Kurdumiat

    Best months: Jan–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 74+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, spinner dolphins and pufferfish - Kurdumiat offers some of Dahlak Archipelago's richest reef diving. Water ranges 27-33°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJan–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeSea Turtles, Spinner Dolphins and Pufferfish · 74+ species recorded
    Water27-33°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

    Kurdumiat presents a solid reef dive within the Dahlak Archipelago. Expect healthy coral structures, typical of the Eritrean Red Sea, supporting a good variety of fish species. It’s a straightforward dive, well suited for those looking for a reliable, uncrowded reef encounter without any major challenges. We'd suggest it for divers who appreciate consistent reef health.

    Typical Kurdumiat Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today06:0417:5711h 53m daylightGolden hour 17:29

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Kurdumiat

    Kurdumiat Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Kurdumiat, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (15.67, 40.12) (15km away)

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    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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