What will I see at Seven Brothers Islands (Sept Freres)?

Divers at Seven Brothers Islands (Sept Freres) in Djibouti commonly report sightings of Giant trevally, Barracuda, Green turtle, Tuna, and Spotted eagle ray. Giant trevally, Barracuda, Green turtle, and Tuna are recorded as common sightings, while Spotted eagle ray is reported only occasionally. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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Seven Brothers Islands (Sept Freres)

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Seven Brothers Islands (Sept Freres) at a glance

Seven Brothers Islands (Sept Freres) is a dive site in Djibouti. Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Giant trevally, Barracuda, and Green turtle. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 6:00–18:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 23:00 · run 15 h ago

0.8 m (2.5 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about three feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 31°C ( · Forecast 85°F · seasonal avg 88°F)

Dive windows this week

Sun

0.6 m waves · 12 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Mon

0.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Tue

1.0 m waves · 16 kn wind (3.2 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Wed

0.9 m waves · 16 kn wind (2.9 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Thu

0.5 m waves · 13 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Fri

0.5 m waves · 15 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Sat

1.1 m waves · 17 kn wind (3.6 ft waves · 17 kn wind)

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 5:57 · Sunset 17:43 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 9.2 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 08:26 GMT+3

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

Dived here today — did the forecast match?

What Divers Say

Known for: Giant trevally, Barracuda, Green turtle

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

January, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
February, 67% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.4 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
March, 60% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
April, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
May, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
June, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
July, 23% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 23 knots
August, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 32°C (90°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
September, 78% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 33°C (91°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
October, 91% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (88°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots, historically most favorable
November, 79% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
December, 75% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

October has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.