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Canyon

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4.3 12 species 35 contributors

Canyon is a year-round Egyptian dive site with 12 species observations and no coral stress indicators.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Shore entryFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Nudibranch

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
9.7 kn
Wave
0.72 m
Water
27.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (36%)
Now: NNW (333°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.53m

Today: High 13:00 (+0.02m), Low 07:00 (-0.2m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.2m ▲ 13:00 · +0.02m ▼ 20:00 · -0.12m ▲ 01:00 · +0m Now +0.0m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.6 · high Air PM2.514 · moderate 06:28 18:42
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15 0.86 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 0.84 7 0mm
09-21 10.6 0.72 7 0mm
09-22 11.3 0.62 7 0mm
09-23 14.1 0.8 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 0.94 7 0mm
09-25 14.3 1.06 7 0mm

About this spot

Canyon lies off Egypt's coast as an accessible dive destination open throughout the year. The site draws divers looking for diverse marine encounters, with documented species observations informing site reports. The absence of coral bleaching stress suggests stable reef conditions for exploration. The spot operates outside marine protected areas, making entry and logistics straightforward for visiting divers. Community video documentation from three separate dives provides visual reference for planning your visit. Local dive operators can advise on seasonal conditions and current details before you commit to a trip. With 12 recorded species observations, Canyon shows consistent marine life activity. Water conditions and depth vary, so check with local sources for current data on visibility, temperature, and the best approach for your experience level. The year-round access means you can plan around your schedule rather than seasonal windows.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Nudibranch

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3857km · ~887kg · €16

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 59/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 8h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Canyon?

Canyon is open year-round, so you can dive any time that suits your schedule. Check with local operators for current conditions in your preferred season.

What marine life will I encounter?

Twelve species observations are documented at Canyon. Ask your dive operator for a current species list and recent sighting reports before your dive.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Canyon is not inside a marine protected area, so entry requirements are straightforward. Confirm local regulations and any operator requirements with dive shops on site.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not publicly available for Canyon. Contact local dive operators for details on dive profiles and recommendations for your experience level.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Dahab Freedivers

6 km
Dive centre
Hours: Every Day 9:00-17:30

Planet Divers

6.1 km
4.6 (110 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 25+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lagona Divers, Dahab North

0.4 km
4.7 (41 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 49+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Subex

0.5 km
Dive centre

Daniela

2 km
4.2 (555 reviews)
Dive centre
Verified

Sea And C

4 km
4.7 (3 reviews)
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

The Canyon Dive Site, Dahab, Egypt

RoamWithReda
💬 2 top comments
  • Awesomme

    @FreedomWanderer · 👍 2
  • Very nice

    @Salam.aboumediene1 · 👍 1

Underwater CANYON in Dahab, Egypt

The Ministry of Adventure

The Canyon, Dahab • awesome technical dive • 02.01.2017

Denis Lefter
💬 3 top comments
  • Most viewers who dive at this level would like to know the profile, depth, bottom time, deco depths and times. Thank you for posting, awesome dive.

    @erichall7253 · 👍 39
  • Finally a dive video with all I like: Nice music, good divers, good skills AND a great scenery! Thanks for sharing!

    @goeaststudios · 👍 73
  • Wouh, excellent diving skills. This is the way divers should move in the water...

    @MarkusPfeisinger · 👍 10
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (89/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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