Dhigurah Arches
Dhigurah Arches is a popular dive site located near Dhigurah Island. This site offers divers the opportunity to explore a vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life and nice shallow swim throughs.
Here'swhatyoucanexpectwhendivingatDhigurahArches:
TopographyThe site is characterized by stunning coral arche formations, which are formed from beautiful hard corals and covered with colorful sponges. The underwater landscape features coral gardens, small walls, cracks and sandy patches providing diverse underwater scenery for divers to explore.
MarineLifeThis dive site is home to a wide variety of marine species. Divers can expect to encounter schools of reef fish, including angel-, butterfly-, surgeon- and bannerfish. The area is also known for the presence of larger species such as sharks, stingrays, and turtles. Additionally, you may spot moray eels, lionfish, cleaner shrimps and other interesting creatures.
DepthThe depth can vary, making it suitable for divers of different experience levels. The top reef starts at approximately 5 meters which slopes down to a depth of maximum 23 meters (16 to 75 feet).
VisibilityDhigurah Arches usually offers excellent visibility, often exceeding 20 meters (65 feet) or more on clear days.
CurrentsThis dive site is quite protected and therefore most of the time currents are fairly small. Although occasionally currents can be stronger.