14m
    Intermediate
    Dubai & Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Southern Crack

    Best months: Apr–Jun

    Why dive here

    Southern Crack is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, sea turtles and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-35°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeApr–Jun
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Sea Turtles and Whale Sharks
    Water22-35°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 14m

    Southern Crack, off the Dubai coast, is a site we often visit when we’re after a relaxed dive. It’s not going to blow your mind with dramatic topography, but at a consistent 14m, it’s a good spot to hone your buoyancy or test out new gear without too much distraction. You’ll typically find plenty of snapper, bream, and the occasional batfish hanging around the small, scattered coral patches. We’ve also had some fun spotting gobies and shrimp in the sandy areas. It's a solid intermediate dive, forgiving but still engaging enough for a pleasant afternoon in the water.

    Typical Southern Crack Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m14m 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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Southern Crack

    Southern Crack Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Southern Crack, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.03, 53.72) (18km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    33°C

    91°F · Range: 30.1–34.3°C

    Air Temperature

    30°C

    86°F

    Wind Speed

    6.23 m/s

    12.1 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.4 hPa

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

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