Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל - Aqaba

Canyon Dekel South is a decent intermediate dive if you're looking for something a bit different in Aqaba. It’s not a deep dive, topping out around 22 meters, but it’s the canyon itself that draws you in. You’ll be navigating through some tight squeezes, keeping an eye out for lionfish tucked into crevices and the occasional moray eel peering out. It’s a good option for divers who appreciate a bit of overhead environment without going full cave. Just make sure your buoyancy is dialed in; some sections are narrower than you might expect.

Location
Aqaba, Jordan, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
29.537000, 34.949400
Type
cave
Maximum Depth
22m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: محمية العقبة البحرية

Best Time to Dive in Aqaba

The warmest water temperatures in Aqaba occur in August, averaging 27.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 20.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 21.9°C
  • February: 20.9°C
  • March: 20.5°C
  • April: 20.9°C
  • May: 22.7°C
  • June: 24.5°C
  • July: 25.8°C
  • August: 27.2°C
  • September: 26.7°C
  • October: 25.5°C
  • November: 24.5°C
  • December: 23.2°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Aqaba

Nearest Dive Centres to Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל

Marine Life in Aqaba

Home to 70 recorded species including 40 reef fish, 15 hard corals, 4 whales & dolphins, 2 clams & mussels, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל

Based on average water temperature of 23.7°C, currents 4 cm/s.

  • Wetsuit (3-5mm) - comfortable for 24°C water
  • 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