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Abu Dabab II

Abu Dabbab Bay presents a stunning dive site with a vibrant coral garden and reef. Dive into a remarkable cave illuminated by bright light. Explore a small, aged wreck adorned with delicate soft corals. This accessible site can be reached by zodiac.

Discover a diverse underwater landscape featuring various coral gardens and canyons. Encounter an abundance of parrotfish and surgeonfish. Marvel at the graceful presence of small eagle rays and Napoleon wrasse.

Experience ideal conditions with a visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 16m. This dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.

Located in Egypt, specifically near Abu Dabab 2 Dive Site, Al Qusair, Marsa Alam Road, Marsa Alam City, Red Sea Governorate, 84721, this captivating dive spot offers an unforgettable underwater adventure.

Diving Conditions Score for Abu Dabab II

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Abu Dabab II

Depth

16m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Abu Dabab II

Wave Height

0.86m

Wind Speed

32.1 m/s

Water Temp

27.3°C

Visibility

25.12km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.35s

Air Temperature

32.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Dabab II
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Dabab II

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.5808791208791195/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.236969696969696/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Abu Dabab II: 06:00
Sunset at Abu Dabab II: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Abu Dabab II are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.

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Best Overall
17:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.6m (4.55s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 15.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Abu Dabab II
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Dabab II

The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.

Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Seasonal DiveScore Chart

This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.

Higher values indicate better diving conditions

Best Season for Abu Dabab II

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Abu Dabab II

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Abu Dabab II

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.1°C / 79.0°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Abu Dabab II

Abu Dabab II shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.1°C) and January the coldest (13.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026

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