Kubbar Island lies roughly thirty kilometres off the Kuwait coast in the Arabian Gulf and offers three reef sites accessible only by boat. Depths across the area run from four to twenty-five metres, making the cluster accessible to beginners, though moderate currents require attention to timing. Visibility at Kubbar Island itself tends to be limited, typically three to five metres, while Tailor Rock, ten kilometres further out, offers somewhat better conditions. Coral formations are the main draw, and the species list includes green sea turtles, blacktip reef sharks, whale sharks, and a range of invertebrates.
Monthly water temperature across Kubbar Island's sites, from satellite sea-surface data corrected for depth. The band shows the site-to-site spread.
Temperatures follow a sharp seasonal curve, sitting in the mid-to-upper teens through winter and rising into the low thirties by mid-summer. The cooler months from October to April generally bring more settled diving conditions. Summer heat can be significant in the shallows, though the warmth suits those who prefer lighter exposure protection.
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Water temperature around Kubbar Island ranges from about 17°C in February to 31°C in August, based on satellite sea-temperature data for its dive sites.
In the warm season (about 31°C) a rash guard or 3mm shorty is comfortable in Kubbar Island; in the coldest months (about 17°C) step up to a 7mm or semi-dry suit.
Fin maps 3 sites in Kubbar Island (3 scuba diving sites).
Across Kubbar Island's dive sites, April, May and October are most often reported as the best months to visit.
