Scuba diving locations in Kuwait:

When to scuba dive in Kuwait:

Water temperature is between 22C in winter and 28C in summer, however the air temperature can reach above 45C in summer.

Local standards for gear:

The best scuba diving spots in Kuwait:

• Qaruh has a separate reef around its North Marker, hosting jacks and Needlefish, Batfish and Barracuda.
• Kubbar Island has some nice reef with some beautiful marine life.
• Airifjan Wreck at 5 Mile Reef is an old barge lying in 12 metres alongside the reef. At night, sea pens can be seen, and sand sharks are sometimes found sheltering under the hull.

The best spots to snorkel in Kuwait:

Kubbar Island and Om Almaradim Island are clear and pretty.

Fun scuba facts:

Country data:

Administrative details

• Currency: Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
• Population: is about ()
• Time Zone: AST/KSA (GMT+3)
• Main languages spoken: Arabic ## Diveable overseas territories:

Kuwaiti diving federations:

KUWAIT ACADEMY FOR DIVING & SWIMMING (KWTDIVERS and KUWAIT DIVING TEAM (KSCLUB) are members of Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques (CMAS)

Local diving laws and regulations (and PADI-equivalent certifications):

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