Kiwi Reef
Kiwi Reef in Aqaba, Jordan, offers a fantastic diving experience for beginners and experienced divers alike. With its shallow entry and sandy bottom, it serves as an ideal location for beginner courses. The reef extends westward, leading to deeper waters suitable for more advanced diving, with depths ranging between 12-24m.
Divers exploring Kiwi Reef will encounter a variety of fascinating marine life, including Stonefish, Scorpionfish, Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, and an abundance of colorful coral reef fish. The visibility here is excellent, reaching up to 19m, providing divers with a clear view of the stunning underwater landscape.
Located near the Sinai Diving area in Tala Bay, Aqaba, Kiwi Reef is easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable adventure in Jordan. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, Kiwi Reef offers a diverse and captivating experience for all levels of expertise.
Divers exploring Kiwi Reef will encounter a variety of fascinating marine life, including Stonefish, Scorpionfish, Crocodile Fish, Frogfish, and an abundance of colorful coral reef fish. The visibility here is excellent, reaching up to 19m, providing divers with a clear view of the stunning underwater landscape.
Located near the Sinai Diving area in Tala Bay, Aqaba, Kiwi Reef is easily accessible for divers seeking an unforgettable adventure in Jordan. Whether you're a beginner, advanced diver, or an expert, Kiwi Reef offers a diverse and captivating experience for all levels of expertise.
Diving Conditions Score for Kiwi Reef
7.3
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Kiwi Reef
Depth
15m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Kiwi Reef
Wave Height
0.3m
Wind Speed
23.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
25.56km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.45s
Air Temperature
35.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Kiwi Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Kiwi Reef
Best time to dive: 9:00 with score 8.095238095238095/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.08m, Wind 16.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 7.555873015873016/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Kiwi Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Kiwi Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Kiwi 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.
Best Overall
9:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.08m (1.75s), Wind: 16.5 m/s
Safest Overall
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.08m (2s), Wind: 13.8 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.1m, Wind: 12.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Kiwi ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Kiwi 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 Kiwi Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.8/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Kiwi Reef
January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Kiwi Reef
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
April
Visibility
14.0m / 45.9ft
January
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Kiwi Reef
Kiwi Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.4°C) and January the coldest (11.2°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 10, 2026
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