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Canyon

4.0 — based on 23 community signals
4.3 12 especies 35 colaboradores

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

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Actividad
dive
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Nudibranquio

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.8 kn
Olas
0.68 m
Agua
27.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (36%)
Now: NNW (339°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.53m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.6 · high Aire PM2.514 · moderate 06:28 18:42
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 15 0.84 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 0.86 7 0mm
09-21 10.6 0.68 7 0mm
09-22 11.3 0.66 7 0mm
09-23 14.1 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 0.9 7 0mm
09-25 14.3 1.04 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.

📖 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

Vida marina

Nudibranquio

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 ↔ 3698km · ~851kg · €15

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 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.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Dahab Freedivers

6 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +201037718947
Horario: Every Day 9:00-17:30

Planet Divers

6.1 km
4.6 (110 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 25+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 12 27372083
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Lagona Divers, Dahab North

0.4 km
4.7 (41 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 49+ times this month
Teléfono: +49 9406 28310
Horario: Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Subex

0.5 km
Centro de buceo

Daniela

2 km
4.2 (555 reviews)
Centro de buceo
Verified

Sea And C

4 km
4.7 (3 reviews)
Centro de buceo

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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.

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: Mar (0/100) Now: Sep (89/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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Dahab — Blue Hole (Bells entry)

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