5-18m
    Dahab, Egypt
    محمية نبق

    3 Pools

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    محمية نبق

    Why dive here

    3 Pools is a shore dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJun–Oct
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water21-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterShore dive · max 5-18m

    Three Pools is one of those Dahab sites that delivers exactly what it promises: three distinct, shallow pools leading out to the main reef. It’s a gentle introduction, ideal for those getting comfortable in the water or for a relaxed second dive. We often find ourselves drifting over the sandy bottoms, spotting the occasional shy African eel blenny poking its head from the sand, and inspecting the patches of clump seagrass where juvenile fish hide. The corals, especially the various staghorn and table corals, are in good shape here, forming nice overhangs as you move deeper. You’ll see plenty of small giant clams tucked into crevices, and we’ve even come across a crown of thorns starfish or two. It’s a good spot for macro, particularly around the coral heads.

    Typical 3 Pools Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4117:1811h 37m daylightGolden hour 16:47

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for 3 Pools

    3 Pools Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for 3 Pools, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.73, 34.63) (13km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    26°C

    79°F · Range: 25.2–27.2°C

    Current Speed

    4.24 cm/s

    Direction: SE (135°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.073 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    39.08 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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