Lebanon

Mussaitbeh

Mussaitbeh is a neighborhood district in Beirut, Lebanon. It is not a coastal diving hub, and there are no direct dive sites or centers within the city itself. Lebanon’s diving generally focuses on coastal areas along the eastern Mediterranean, with notable access from cities like Beirut for day trips to nearby dive sites along the coast and inshore wrecks. If you’re staying in Mussaitbeh, you’d typically arrange guided dives through a Beirut-based dive center and join local boats heading to nearby Lebanese dive sites. Expect Mediterranean conditions: relatively cool winter water, warm summers, moderate visibility, and marine life such as groupers, damselfish, and octopus varies by site. For freshwater options, the area is not a diving destination; freshwater diving opportunities would be limited to distant quarry or training sites outside the city in Lebanon, if available.

Essential information for traveling in Lebanon

About Lebanon

Sea
Mediterranean Sea - Eastern Basin and Indian Ocean
Timezone
Asia/Beirut
Languages
AR FR
Demonym
Lebanese
Phone prefix
+961

Practicalities

Currency
LBP

Diving specifics

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

Dive sites and dive centers around Mussaitbeh

Nearby Dive Sites (8)

Nearby Dive Centers (1)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Mussaitbeh

The best time to dive in Mussaitbeh

The best months to dive in Mussaitbeh are from July to September. Temperatures are confortable (27-29°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
15 °C 20 °C 9/10
02 - Feb.
11 °C 19 °C 7/10
03 - Mar.
17 °C 19 °C 8/10
04 - Apr.
19 °C 20 °C 8/10
05 - May
23 °C 22 °C 8/10
06 - Jun.
26 °C 26 °C 9/10
07 - Jul.
28 °C 29 °C 9/10
08 - Aug.
29 °C 30 °C 9/10
09 - Sept.
27 °C 29 °C 9/10
10 - Oct.
24 °C 27 °C 9/10
11 - Nov.
22 °C 25 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
16 °C 23 °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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