15-30m
    Dahab, Egypt
    محمية نبق

    Saddle

    Best months: Jun–Oct

    Protected Area

    محمية نبق

    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.

    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

    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

    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 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)

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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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