Canyon
Protected Area
محمية نبق
Why dive here
Canyon is a cave dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Canyon in Dahab is one of those sites that just pulls you in. You drop into a wide, sandy bowl before hitting the main event – a massive crack in the reef that opens up to an even bigger chamber, complete with a few smaller side tunnels. We’ve found the light filtering down from above to be pretty special, illuminating the coral growth on the walls. You’ll usually spot plenty of staghorn corals and, if you keep your eyes peeled, we often see beaky acropora gobies hanging around them. It's a good spot for divers comfortable with overhead environments, but it’s still accessible without being overly technical. Do keep an eye on your depth here, it can be easy to drift a bit deeper than intended.
Safety Notes
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Nearest Dive Centres to Canyon
Dive shops near Canyon
Lagona Divers, Dahab North
Subex
Daniela
Sea And C
Reef 2000
Fantasea Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Canyon
Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Canyon, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
27.93°C
82°F
Current Speed
3 cm/s
Direction: S (180°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.065 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.77 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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