South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
One of the highlights of our dive site is the outer reef, where you can explore a captivating forming wall. On the other side, a picturesque small lagoon awaits, perfect for beginners and snorkelers. Additionally, the lagoon side is home to numerous reef blocks, adding to the diversity of marine life.
As you make your way to the dive site, keep an eye out for friendly dolphins swimming alongside you. Once underwater, you'll be greeted by vibrant swarms of bannerfish, enchanting red anemones hosting clownfish, mysterious moray eels, and well-camouflaged stonefish. Snails and Napoleons are also common sightings in this thriving underwater ecosystem.
For a thrilling drift dive, we recommend exploring the outer wall of the South Laguna of Tiran island. From either the Laguna entrance to the green beacon or vice versa, depending on the current, you'll witness the magnificence of this dive site. Along the hard coral wall, schools of butterfly fish gracefully gather, while stunning glassfish pinnacles adorned with Gorgonian fan corals line the plateau. This dive offers a rich marine life experience and holds the possibility of encountering larger pelagic species such as Eagle Rays, Dolphins, barracuda, trevally, and sharks gracefully cruising along in the current.
With a visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, our dive site ensures a memorable underwater adventure. Experience the wonders of the Saudi Arabian waters and explore the incredible marine life that awaits you in Al Bad, Tabuk Region.
Diving Conditions Score for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
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The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
Depth
19m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
35 m/s
Water Temp
27°C
Visibility
23.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.13661971830986/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 13.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.5064646464646465/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island 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.
Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.55s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 20.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for South Laguna Reef, Tiran IslandAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
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 South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
Ideal Conditions for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island
South Laguna Reef, Tiran Island shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026