Socotra
Socotra · Yemen
Socotra, locally known as Saqatri, is a Yemeni island in the Indian Ocean. It is situated between the Gulf of Aden, the Guardafui Channel and the Arabian Sea, and lies near major shipping routes.
Conditions
Depth
10 to 30 m
Open water and up
Current
Can be moderate
Can pick up on the edge
Visibility
15 to 30 m
Clearest in the calm season
Water
27 to 30°C
3mm shorty or tropical wetsuit
Month by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Vis (m) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Current | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Gentle | Gentle | Gentle |
Your chances of seeing each animal
Socotra Rock Gecko
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Socotra mabuya
Rare
Now and then
Arabian Toothcarp
Rare
Now and then
Socotra River Crab
Rare
Now and then
Socotra Giant Gecko
Rare
Now and then
Socotra Night Snake
Rare
Now and then
Socotran Chameleon
Rare
Now and then
Blanford's Rock Gecko
Rare
Now and then
Gear