30m
    Beginner
    Dahab, Egypt
    محمية نبق

    Abu Talha

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

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    Why dive here

    Abu Talha is a 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
    Charactermax 30m

    Abu Talha is a straightforward shore dive, ideal for those new to Dahab’s unique topography. You'll find a gently sloping reef, perfect for beginners to get comfortable with the local conditions. While not as dramatic as some of its neighbours, it offers a relaxed dive with a good chance of spotting smaller reef fish and the occasional moray eel tucked into the coral patches. It’s a nice warm-up dive or a pleasant afternoon drift.

    Typical Abu Talha Dive Profile

    10m20m30mSafety Stop0m30m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abu Talha

    Abu Talha Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Abu Talha, 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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