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Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt

Blue Hole

Typical depth

30m

Type
Wall
Typical depth
30 m
Level
Technical
Visibility
20–30 m
Water temp
21–28 °C
Current
Mild
Access
Open access
Min cert
Open Water
  • Sinkhole
  • Arch
  • Deep Wall
  • Shore Entry
  • Overhead Environment

When to dive

BestAvoidOK

Calmest seas and mildest air temps in spring and autumn. Summer is divable but very hot topside; winter brings strong northerly winds.

28.5722° N, 34.5378° E

Notes

Iconic submarine sinkhole. The Arch lies at ~56 m — strictly tech.

Marine life

Macro
nudibranchs, crocodilefish
Corals
hard coral overhangs, gorgonians
Turtles
hawksbill
Pelagics
tuna, jacks
Reef fish
anthias, butterflyfish, parrotfish, goatfish, lyretail grouper

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