5-10m
    Dahab, Egypt
    محمية نبق

    Confined Water Training Area

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    محمية نبق

    Why dive here

    Confined Water Training Area is a lagoon 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
    CharacterLagoon dive · max 5-10m

    Alright, the Confined Water Training Area in Dahab – it’s exactly what it sounds like, and honestly, that’s a good thing. This spot is brilliant for getting comfortable in the water, whether you're taking your first breaths on scuba or just want a chill check-out dive. You'll find a sandy bottom that gently slopes, giving you plenty of space to practice skills without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. Look closely in the seagrass patches and you might spot an African eel blenny or a variable stromb making its way along. It’s a solid, practical site, allowing you to focus on buoyancy and gear before heading to the deeper stuff.

    Typical Confined Water Training Area 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 Confined Water Training Area

    Confined Water Training Area Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Confined Water Training Area, 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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