Sha'ab Abu Dabab

Egypt

Sha'ab Abu Dabab

5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100
Waves
0.9 m
4.6 s
Swell
0.7 m
4.3 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
27.4°C
Wind
14.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
22:00–23:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.9–0.9 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature27.4°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.8–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
Thu, Oct 22Challenging
Waves0.6–1.1 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–0.7 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature27.2°C
Next 72 hours
22:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.4°C
04:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
10:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
16:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
04:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
10:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
22:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.2°C
04:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 27.1°C
10:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 27.0°C
16:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 27.3°C
Catalog depth5–20 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-May

Peak month

Aug 29.4°

Jan23.2°
Feb22.6°
Mar22.8°
Apr23.7°
May25.4°
Jun26.9°
Jul28.5°
Aug29.4°
Sep28.6°
Oct27.6°
Nov26.2°
Dec24.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 20 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog1
Chelonia mydas
Nearby OBIS observations8
Naso elegans
Nearby OBIS observations8
Rhinecanthus assasi
Nearby OBIS observations7
Amphiprion bicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Cephalopholis miniata
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chaetodon semilarvatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pygoplites diacanthus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus sohal
Nearby OBIS observations5
Balistoides viridescens
Nearby OBIS observations5
Diodon hystrix
Nearby OBIS observations5
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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