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Dugais Main Reef

Duqis, located 6 km from the coast of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, is an exceptional diving destination. With a circumference of 3 km, this atoll offers superb visibility year-round, enhanced even further during winter. Divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, will find the island perfect for their underwater adventures.

Exploring the depths of Duqis will reveal a mesmerizing array of soft and hard corals in a multitude of vibrant colors. Moreover, the Red Sea surrounding the island is teeming with an abundance of common fish species.

Discover the beauty and wonders of Duqis, a must-visit dive site in Saudi Arabia.

Diving Conditions Score for Dugais Main Reef

7.4
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Dugais Main Reef

Depth

14m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Dugais Main Reef

Wave Height

0.94m

Wind Speed

5.6 m/s

Water Temp

29.9°C

Visibility

19.06km

Cloud Cover

7%

Wave Period

5.05s

Air Temperature

29.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dugais Main Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Dugais Main Reef

Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 8.172433333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 4.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.966987878787879/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Dugais Main Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Dugais Main Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Dugais Main Reef are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.92m (4.85s), Wind: 4.2 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 4.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Dugais Main Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dugais Main Reef

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Dugais Main Reef

Winter

Avg. Score: 10.0/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Dugais Main Reef

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Dugais Main Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.2°C / 72.0°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Dugais Main Reef

Dugais Main Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.2°C) and December the coldest (18.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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