
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 River Crab
Last confirmed Mar 23, 2026 · 16 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Arabian Toothcarp
Last confirmed Mar 18, 2026 · 10 records
Likely
About 6 in 10 dives
Socotra Night Snake
Last confirmed Apr 6, 2026 · 3 records
Sometimes
About 1 in 3 dives
Parrotfish
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Spinner Dolphin
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Manta Ray
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Blacktip Shark
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Loggerhead Turtle
Expected
Known here, not yet in recent logs
Gear