17m
    Beginner
    Yanbu, Saudi Arabia
    محمية ينبع الساحلية

    alfasma

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Protected Area

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    Why dive here

    alfasma 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
    Charactermax 17m

    alfasma is a straightforward shallow dive off Yanbu, maxing out at 17m. It’s a good spot for newer divers looking to get comfortable, or for a relaxed second dive. You’ll typically find a good assortment of reef fish here. We often see moray eels peeking out from the coral heads.

    Typical alfasma Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m17m max~50 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today06:2518:0711h 42m daylightGolden hour 17:37

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for alfasma

    alfasma Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for alfasma, 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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