Dive-site story
A classic Dahab shore dive, this site centers on an ancient, fractured volcanic fissure cutting through a flat reef table. Divers enter through a shallow, protected lagoon and traverse an open sandy saddle dotted with garden eels and coral heads before reaching the dramatic chasm. The gorge opens like a sunken ravine with sheer walls that enclose divers beneath natural stone arches and light-dappled overhangs.
Ascending through the narrow rocky chimney where sunlight pierces the overhead opening
Cruising along the enclosed canyon floor flanked by towering stone walls
Schools of sweepers and glassfish swirling within the semi-overhead recesses
The expansive sandy plateau near the exit where garden eels sway in the gentle surge
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round, with spring and autumn providing the most comfortable balance of water and desert air temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Pygmy sweeperParapriacanthus ransonneti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red lionfishPterois volitans | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Tentacled flatheadPapilloculiceps longiceps | Common |
Marine forecast
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