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    Gabu El Bint dive site
    reef
    15-30m
    Dahab, Egypt
    محمية نبق

    Gabu El Bint

    Best months: Jun–Oct

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    Why dive here

    Gabu El Bint is a reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 15-30m

    Gabu El Bint offers a relaxed dive experience, often done as a drift. You'll generally find the current gentle, letting you take your time admiring the corals. Look out for the resident grey dolphins, if you're lucky, and the distinctive snowball chama clams. It's a good choice for divers wanting a calm, unhurried exploration.

    Typical Gabu El Bint Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Gabu El Bint

    Gabu El Bint Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Gabu El Bint, 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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