Saddle
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Why dive here
Saddle is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Saddle is a solid Dahab dive, often overlooked for its flashier neighbours but genuinely enjoyable for a relaxed afternoon. The main attraction is a sandy channel, a sort of natural shortcut, that leads you through the reef system. It’s not a deep dive, making it great for extended bottom times where you can really slow down and poke around. We often spot variable strombs shuffling along the sand and sometimes even African eel blennies peeking out from their burrows. While not teeming with big pelagics, it's a good spot for macro enthusiasts and newer divers building confidence. You might even stumble upon a clump of seagrass, which often hides smaller critters.
Typical Saddle Dive Profile
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Saddle
Dive shops near Saddle
Lagona Divers, Dahab North
Subex
Daniela
Sea And C
Reef 2000
Fantasea Divers
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Saddle
Saddle Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Saddle, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (28.73, 34.63) (13km away)
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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