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Abu Kafan

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.1 12 especies 12 colaboradores

Abu Kafan is a year-round Red Sea dive site in Egypt with 12 recorded species observations and active community video documentation.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

Mapa

Este spot Aeropuerto Spots cercanos
Mapa de ubicación de Abu Kafan © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
8.7 kn
Olas
0.64 m
Agua
28.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (31%)
Now: NW (311°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.48m

Próxima: Baja a las 07:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.02m ▼ 18:00 · -0.08m ▲ 01:00 · +0.04m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.55 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 06:31 18:44
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18.6 1.02 7 0mm
09-20 17.3 1.18 7 0mm
09-21 16.1 1.04 7 0mm
09-22 15 0.9 7 0mm
09-23 14.4 0.98 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 1.04 7 0mm
09-25 15.6 1.34 7 0mm

About this spot

Abu Kafan sits in Egypt's Red Sea and offers diving throughout the year. The site has attracted enough diver interest to generate 12 species observations and 3 community videos, suggesting good accessibility and consistent marine activity. These metrics indicate the spot draws regular visits from both local and visiting divers. The site is not within a marine protected area, which may affect regulations and access compared to nearby reserves. Current coral bleaching assessments show no stress conditions, a positive sign for reef health. Species documentation and video evidence suggest healthy marine populations worth exploring. Specific depth, visibility, and water temperature data are not currently available in standard references, so contact local dive operators or recent diver reports for trip planning. The year-round designation indicates stable conditions suitable for different experience levels, though seasonal weather patterns may still affect boat operations and sea state. Community contributions of video and species records reflect an engaged diver community with current knowledge of the site.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3777km · ~869kg · €16

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive Abu Kafan?

Abu Kafan can be dived year-round, making it accessible across all seasons. However, local weather patterns and sea conditions may still vary seasonally, so check with recent trip reports or local operators before booking.

What depth and difficulty level is Abu Kafan?

Standard depth and difficulty ratings are not documented for this site. Contact local dive operators or check recent community reports for specific conditions and recommendations for your experience level.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Abu Kafan, and three community videos document the site's marine activity. Check community footage and local operator reports for current species sightings and seasonality.

Do I need permits to dive Abu Kafan?

Abu Kafan is not within a marine protected area. Egyptian diving regulations still apply—verify current entry and diving requirements with local authorities or your dive operator before arrival.

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

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Diving with Cave Divers, Soma Bay & Abu Kafan reef

MrMszuman

Abu Kafan South | Egypt

BSchaga

Deep dive at Abu Kafan

Erik van der Goot
wind peaks Jun-Aug-Sep, calmest Nov-Jan-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (90/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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