Bahrain

Amwaj Islands

Amwaj Islands - photo 1

Photo by Ajmal Shams on Unsplash.

Amwaj Islands in Bahrain serve as a coastal hub for access to nearby dive sites in the Persian Gulf. With a small collection of local dive centers and easy boat access from Muharraq, divers typically explore nearby shallow reefs and wrecks within day-trip reach. The area offers warm water, generally calm seas, and visibility that can vary by conditions, with common reef fish and occasional pelagic activity around sheltered sites. Deep or high-adrenaline diving is limited here; many visits focus on beginner to intermediate instruction and refresher dives, buoyancy practice, and access to short-range shore and boat dives.

Essential information for traveling in Bahrain

About Bahrain

Sea
Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Bahrain
Languages
AR
Demonym
Bahraini
Phone prefix
+973

Practicalities

Currency
BHD
Plug type
Type G, Type D, Type F, Type C, Type E
Airports
BAH

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Amwaj Islands

Nearby Dive Sites (3)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Amwaj Islands

The best time to dive in Amwaj Islands

The best months to dive in Amwaj Islands are from May to October. Temperatures are confortable (29-34°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
18 °C 18 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
18 °C 18 °C 5/10
03 - Mar.
20 °C 19 °C 6/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 25 °C 7/10
05 - May
30 °C 29 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
32 °C 31 °C 7/10
07 - Jul.
34 °C 33 °C 7/10
08 - Aug.
34 °C 35 °C 8/10
09 - Sept.
33 °C 33 °C 7/10
10 - Oct.
29 °C 29 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
26 °C 26 °C 7/10
12 - Dec.
21 °C 22 °C 5/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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