Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
    محمية ينبع الساحلية

    Al Sheab el Akhdar

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

    محمية ينبع الساحلية

    Why dive here

    Al Sheab el Akhdar lies in a species-rich stretch of Yanbu, with 60+ marine species recorded in the area. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine life60+ species recorded
    Water25-31°C · warmest July, August, September

    Al Sheab el Akhdar offers a straightforward dive on a sloping reef, suitable for most experience levels. Expect to see typical Red Sea reef fish, like parrotfish and surgeonfish, moving among the hard corals. It’s a reliable spot for a relaxed dive, good for getting your bearings in the area without strong currents.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Al Sheab el Akhdar

    Al Sheab el Akhdar Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Al Sheab el Akhdar, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.07, 37.85) (7km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29°C

    85°F · Range: 26.1–32.2°C

    Air Temperature

    30°C

    86°F

    Wind Speed

    7.93 m/s

    15.4 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1009.3 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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