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Abu Saaf ED

Shore Dive by Minibus in Egypt's Red Sea: Explore a Spectacular Underwater Tunnel

Embark on an unforgettable shore dive experience near Safaga, Egypt. Accessible by minibus, this dive site offers an exciting adventure for advanced and expert divers. Begin your dive by entering through a hole in the reef roof, leading you into an approximately 80-meter long tunnel. As you navigate through the tunnel, marvel at the incredible marine life that calls it home.

Within the tunnel, you can spot fascinating creatures such as lobsters, Spanish dancers, and various nudibranchs. Additionally, keep an eye out for snappers, wrasses, and scorpionfish that inhabit this vibrant underwater ecosystem. The tunnel adventure culminates at a depth of 7 meters, where you will emerge into a breathtaking coral garden through another hole.

This dive site offers excellent visibility, allowing you to admire the stunning surroundings up to 17 meters away. With a maximum depth of 22 meters, this underwater haven provides ample opportunities for exploration and discovery. It is recommended for divers with advanced or expert skills to fully appreciate the intricacies of this captivating dive.

Located near Safaga, along the Al Qusair Road in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this dive site promises an unforgettable diving experience. Immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of this extraordinary underwater world, and create lasting memories as you explore its hidden treasures.

Diving Conditions Score for Abu Saaf ED

7.8
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Abu Saaf ED

Depth

22m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Abu Saaf ED

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

11.4 m/s

Water Temp

26.8°C

Visibility

22.86km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.3s

Air Temperature

28.7°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Saaf ED
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Saaf ED

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 20.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.533333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Abu Saaf ED: 06:00
Sunset at Abu Saaf ED: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Abu Saaf ED 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
6:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.75s), Wind: 20.2 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 13 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Abu Saaf ED
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Saaf ED

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 Saaf ED

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 Saaf ED

January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6

Ideal Conditions for Abu Saaf ED

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.8m / 5.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Abu Saaf ED

Abu Saaf ED shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.7°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 20, 2026

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