Barracuda Ride
Why dive here
Barracuda Ride is a drift dive where divers can encounter blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-34°C, warmest July, August, September.
Fujairah’s Barracuda Ride is exactly what it sounds like, a comfortable drift over a sandy bottom, usually with a good chance of spotting some impressive barracuda. The depth here is pretty consistent, maxing out at 18 metres, making it a relaxed dive for intermediates who enjoy letting the current do the work. We've often seen solitary great barracuda eyeing us up, and the occasional school of pickhandle barracuda cruise by. It's a nice easygoing dive when you want to cover some ground without much effort.
Typical Barracuda Ride Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Barracuda Ride
Barracuda Ride Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Barracuda Ride, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.05, 56.06) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
32°C
89°F · Range: 30.6–33.5°C
Air Temperature
29°C
85°F
Wind Speed
4.07 m/s
7.9 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.9 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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