

Best for intermediate divers, 3-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
Maradim Island is a reef site located off the Kuwait Naval Base Area. The topography features depths ranging from 3 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres. Access to the site requires a boat, as it is situated over 24 kilometres from the shore. Divers should be prepared for moderate currents and variable visibility between 4 and 20 metres. Conditions can include surge, and divers must remain aware of boat traffic, jellyfish, and sharp coral. This site is suited for intermediate divers, with typical dives lasting approximately 45 minutes. Water temperatures fluctuate significantly throughout the year, ranging from 17C in February to 32C in July.
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Pearl oysters breed around the island's seabed.
Ships can land directly at the shores of the island.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-19m
Visibility
4-20m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
17-32°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Year-round
The site has a depth range of 3 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 10 metres.
No, this site is classified for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and potential surge.
Access to Maradim Island is by boat only, as it is located approximately 24 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should be cautious of boat traffic, jellyfish, sharp coral, strong currents, and surge.
Diving at Umm al Maradim in Umm al Maradim requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Umm al Maradim in Umm al Maradim. Water temperatures range from 17°C to 32°C.
The best months to visit Umm al Maradim in Umm al Maradim are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Umm al Maradim in Umm al Maradim. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Umm al Maradim in Umm al Maradim typically ranges from 4 metres to 20 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.