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    Abu Saaf ED dive site
    21m
    Intermediate
    Safaga, Egypt

    Abu Saaf ED

    Best months: May–Jul

    Why dive here

    Abu Saaf ED is a dive where divers can encounter humpback whales, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMay–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water22-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 21m

    Abu Saaf ED is a decent spot for an easy-going dive, especially if you're looking to stretch your bottom time. At a maximum depth of 21 metres, it's a relaxed intermediate dive where you'll often find blue-spotted rays resting on the sandy patches and bannerfish schooling around the coral blocks. It’s a good site for photographers wanting calm conditions or divers just starting to build their confidence in the Red Sea.

    Typical Abu Saaf ED Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m21m max~30 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

    Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abu Saaf ED

    Abu Saaf ED Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Abu Saaf ED, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.49, 34.08) (12km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.4–29°C

    Current Speed

    28.79 cm/s

    Direction: S (159.7°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.07 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    38.69 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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