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    Salim ED dive site
    22m
    Beginner
    Safaga, Egypt

    Salim ED

    Best months: May–Jul

    Why dive here

    Salim 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 22m

    Salim ED is a gentle spot, maxing out at 22 metres, making it a good choice for newer divers in Safaga. It’s mostly sand and small coral patches, scattered with whip corals and the occasional anemone. We often find lionfish lurking, and there are usually some pipefish blending in with the rubble. It’s a nice, relaxed second dive, good for getting your buoyancy dialled in without too much distraction.

    Typical Salim ED Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m22m 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 22m - 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 Salim ED

    Salim ED Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Salim 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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