Tristar
Discover the captivating dive site in Jordan, featuring a purposely sunken commercial aircraft that now serves as both an attraction and an artificial reef. This remarkable underwater experience offers qualified divers the opportunity to explore the depths ranging from 16 to 32 meters. With a maximum depth of 24 meters and excellent visibility of 17 meters, this site is ideal for advanced divers seeking an exceptional adventure. Located near Askān al Mīnā’, Aqaba, this diving spot in Jordan's Aqaba Qasabah District guarantees an unforgettable underwater exploration.
Diving Conditions Score for Tristar
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tristar
Depth
24m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Tristar
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Tristar
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Dive Score Chart for Tristar
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Tristar: 06:00
Sunset at Tristar: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Tristar 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: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for TristarAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tristar
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 Tristar
Winter
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tristar
January
Score: 9.4
December
Score: 9.1
February
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Tristar
Water Temp
28.0°C / 82.4°F
May
Visibility
16.2m / 53.1ft
January
Wave Height
0.7m / 2.3ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Tristar
Tristar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.0°C) and January the coldest (10.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.7m 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 22, 2026
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