Marsa Abu Dabab
Abu Dabab North is a highly sought-after dive site situated in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, specifically in the Marsa Alam zone. This exceptional location offers easy access from both the shore and boats (note that boats can only access the site from outside the bay). With its diverse marine life, Abu Dabab North is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners, as well as snorkelers. It is renowned for being one of the prime spots in Marsa Alam to witness the graceful sea cows (dugongs), green sea turtles, and much more. The visibility at this site is an impressive 19m, while the maximum depth is around 17m. Discover the wonders of underwater Egypt at Abu Dabab North!
Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Abu Dabab
6.1
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marsa Abu Dabab
Depth
17m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Marsa Abu Dabab
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Abu Dabab
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Dive Score Chart for Marsa Abu Dabab
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.113333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.613333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marsa Abu Dabab: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Abu Dabab: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marsa Abu Dabab 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
6:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 6.6/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marsa Abu DababAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa Abu Dabab
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 Marsa Abu Dabab
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Marsa Abu Dabab
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Marsa Abu Dabab
Water Temp
22.5°C / 72.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marsa Abu Dabab
Marsa Abu Dabab shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.5°C) and December the coldest (18.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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