New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
Discover the magnificent dive site in Jordan's crystal-clear waters. Embark on an underwater adventure starting from the boat, where you'll encounter two mesmerizing pinnacles thriving with vibrant marine life. Delve into the canyon, choosing your desired depth based on your experience. You have the option to ascend on the same side or venture into the captivating "blue" and make the tank your final destination.
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer size of the scorpion fish inhabiting the pinnacles, while pairs of dragon fish and seamoths gracefully glide around the tank. With exceptional visibility reaching 19 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site offers an ideal experience for both beginner and advanced divers.
Located in Tala Bay, Aqaba, just 45 meters away from the Tank, this dive site promises an unforgettable underwater escapade. Explore the wonders of the sea in this awe-inspiring destination.
Prepare to be captivated by the sheer size of the scorpion fish inhabiting the pinnacles, while pairs of dragon fish and seamoths gracefully glide around the tank. With exceptional visibility reaching 19 meters and a maximum depth of 17 meters, this dive site offers an ideal experience for both beginner and advanced divers.
Located in Tala Bay, Aqaba, just 45 meters away from the Tank, this dive site promises an unforgettable underwater escapade. Explore the wonders of the sea in this awe-inspiring destination.
Diving Conditions Score for New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
Depth
17m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
Wave Height
0.36m
Wind Speed
31 m/s
Water Temp
25.8°C
Visibility
24.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
2.55s
Air Temperature
37.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
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Dive Score Chart for New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.843089430894309/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.12m, Wind 24.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.424444444444445/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba: 06:00
Sunset at New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba 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
6:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.12m (2.05s), Wind: 24.1 m/s
Best Night
3:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.12m, Wind: 18.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for New Canyon and Tank, AqabaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
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 New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
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 New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
January
Score: 9.0
December
Score: 8.8
February
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
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 New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba
New Canyon and Tank, Aqaba 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 - Jun 21, 2026
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