First Bay North
Protected Area
محمية العقبة البحرية
Why dive here
With 60+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - First Bay North offers some of Aqaba Marine Park's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
First Bay North is a mellow entry point, an easy shore dive right in the heart of Aqaba Marine Park. We often suggest it for those getting comfortable in the water, or for an easy second dive after something deeper. The reef drops gently to about 20 meters, with plenty of table corals and brain corals in the shallows. Keep an eye out for parrotfish munching away and the occasional blue-spotted ray tucked into the sand. It’s a relaxed dive, good for spotting the smaller stuff and getting your buoyancy dialled in.
Typical First Bay North Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to First Bay North
Dive shops near First Bay North
Abood Freediver
Sindbad Dive Club
Aqaba Adventure Divers
Almarsa dive center
Nemo Diving Center
Neptune
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for First Bay North
First Bay North Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for First Bay North, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.42, 34.97) (0km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 24.7–27.9°C
Current Speed
5.1 cm/s
Direction: S (191.3°)
Salinity
39.4 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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