The Canyon
Protected Area
محمية نبق
Why dive here
The Canyon is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Canyon in Dahab delivers exactly what the name promises: a big crack in the reef. Dropping down, you'll find yourself navigating a tight, dramatic passage that descends to around 30 metres. Sunlight spears through the narrow opening, cutting through the blue and creating some truly memorable light effects, especially on a sunny afternoon. Keep an eye out for thin birdsnest coral and small giant clams clinging to the walls as you drift through. It’s a pretty unique dive for the Red Sea, though strong currents can pick up, so it’s best suited for divers comfortable with a bit of drift.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Canyon
The Canyon Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Canyon, 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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