Sha'ab Abu Dabab

Egypt

Sha'ab Abu Dabab

5–20 mMax Depth
shoreEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.7 m
4.4 s
Swell
0.6 m
3.8 s
Current speed
0.2 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
14.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
-0.1 m
rising
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
20:4520:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.6–0.7 mCurrent speed0.2 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.6–1.5 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Mon, Sep 7Challenging
Waves0.6–1.3 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.5–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature29.6°C
Next 72 hours
20:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
02:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
08:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
14:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
20:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
02:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
08:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
14:00
Waves: 1.3 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
20:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.6°C
02:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.5°C
08:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.4°C
14:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°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.

Open-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

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.

Explore nearby centers on the map

Loading…

Dive Types

reefsalt Waterbeginner Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

View the source profile →

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
Cephalopholis miniata
Nearby OBIS observations7
Paracirrhites forsteri
Nearby OBIS observations7
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Chlorurus sordidus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Heniochus intermedius
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
Nearby OBIS observations6
Rhinecanthus assasi
Nearby OBIS observations6
Acanthurus sohal
Nearby OBIS observations5
Balistoides viridescens
Nearby OBIS observations5
Chelonia mydas
Nearby OBIS observations5
Taeniura lymma
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
DeepLog + OBIS
Find a dive center