Dive-site story
First Bay South sits within the Aqaba Marine Park along the Jordanian coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. A gently sloping reef bottom transitions into sandy plains dotted with cabbage corals, brain corals, and scattered coral pinnacles. Divers often use this site for relaxed navigation dives, photography sessions, and training owing to the typically calm Gulf waters.
Extensive cabbage coral formations and vibrant hard coral bommies
Expansive sandy patches hosting colonies of garden eels and benthic stingrays
Sheltered conditions suitable for training dives and underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring and autumn provide optimal air temperatures alongside warm sea conditions and high water clarity.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sea Garden EelGorgasia sillneri | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea ClownfishAmphiprion bicinctus | Common | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois miles | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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