Abu Dabab VI
Located in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this dive site offers an exciting underwater adventure accessible via zodiac. As one large coral reef, the unique wave patterns create captivating shapes, adding to the site's allure. Surrounding the reef are small pinnacles, creating an enchanting dive experience.
Divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, will enjoy exploring this site with a maximum depth of 18m. With an impressive visibility of 22m, this dive spot provides an immersive and clear view of its diverse marine life. Lucky divers may encounter white tip reef sharks, while barracuda, tuna, scorpionfish, and stingrays prey on small fish, creating a vibrant and thrilling underwater ecosystem.
Venture to this dive site, conveniently located near Abu Dabab 6 in Egypt's scenic Red Sea Governorate, and immerse yourself in a world of captivating marine wonders.
Divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced, will enjoy exploring this site with a maximum depth of 18m. With an impressive visibility of 22m, this dive spot provides an immersive and clear view of its diverse marine life. Lucky divers may encounter white tip reef sharks, while barracuda, tuna, scorpionfish, and stingrays prey on small fish, creating a vibrant and thrilling underwater ecosystem.
Venture to this dive site, conveniently located near Abu Dabab 6 in Egypt's scenic Red Sea Governorate, and immerse yourself in a world of captivating marine wonders.
Diving Conditions Score for Abu Dabab VI
8.4
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Abu Dabab VI
Depth
18m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Abu Dabab VI
Wave Height
0.4m
Wind Speed
15.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
25.12km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
27.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Dabab VI
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Dabab VI
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.434074074074074/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.014307116104868/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Abu Dabab VI : 06:00
Sunset at Abu Dabab VI : 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Abu Dabab VI 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.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.5s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 9.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Abu Dabab VI Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Dabab VI
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 VI
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 VI
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Abu Dabab VI
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Abu Dabab VI
Abu Dabab VI 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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