Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל
Protected Area
محمية العقبة البحرية
Why dive here
With 67+ marine species recorded in the area - including spinner dolphins and lionfish - Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל offers some of Aqaba's richest cave diving. Water ranges 22-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
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.
Typical Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל 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 22m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Overhead environment - never enter without proper cave/cavern training, redundant equipment, and a guideline.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל
Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Canyon Dekel South - קניון חוף הדקל, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (29.52, 34.94) (1km 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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