Saddle - Dahab

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.

Location
Dahab, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.572083, 34.537598
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
15-30m

Marine Protected Area: محمية نبق

Best Time to Dive in Dahab

The warmest water temperatures in Dahab occur in August, averaging 27.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.9°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 22.0°C
  • February: 21.1°C
  • March: 20.9°C
  • April: 21.8°C
  • May: 24.0°C
  • June: 25.6°C
  • July: 26.5°C
  • August: 27.9°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 26.1°C
  • November: 25.4°C
  • December: 23.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Dahab

Nearest Dive Centres to Saddle

Marine Life in Dahab

Home to 27 recorded species including 12 reef fish, 6 hard corals, 5 whales & dolphins, 1 clams & mussels, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea snails & nudibranchs.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Saddle

Based on average water temperature of 24.4°C, currents 5 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories