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Two vibrant masked butterflyfish swim near coral reefs in Abu Dabab, Egypt's underwater paradise.
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East Abu Dabab 3

3.5 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 especies 32 colaboradores

East Abu Dabab 3 is a year-round Egyptian dive site with 12 recorded species and healthy coral conditions.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
7.1 kn
Olas
0.52 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (29%)
Now: NW (314°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.46m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.13m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.13m ▲ 13:00 · +0.06m ▼ 19:00 · -0.06m ▲ 01:00 · +0.07m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.35 · high Aire PM2.525 · moderate 06:28 18:40
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 17.6 1.12 7 0mm
09-20 17.2 1.28 7 0mm
09-21 16.7 1.14 7 0mm
09-22 12.6 0.84 7 0mm
09-23 14.7 0.9 7 0mm
09-24 18.7 0.98 7 0mm
09-25 19 1.36 7 0mm

About this spot

East Abu Dabab 3 sits along Egypt's Red Sea coast near Abu Dabbab, offering consistent diving conditions throughout the year. The site has logged observations of 12 distinct marine species, giving divers good odds of encountering diverse reef life. Coral here shows no stress indicators, meaning the reef ecosystem remains vibrant and colorful—a strong draw for photographers and marine life enthusiasts. The spot lies outside a marine protected area, so access is straightforward without special permits. Community video documentation (3 videos available) provides useful reference footage for trip planning. These firsthand accounts help divers understand the site's layout, current patterns, and typical visibility before committing to a dive. Egypt's Red Sea diving draws visitors year-round, and East Abu Dabab 3 fits that pattern. Whether you're planning winter diving to escape cold water or summer exploration, conditions remain fishable. The absence of bleaching stress suggests the reef has resilience—an encouraging sign for sustainable diving.

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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 ↔ 3915km · ~900kg · €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 East Abu Dabab 3?

This site is diveable year-round. Egypt's Red Sea remains warm throughout the year, so pick your travel window based on crowds and personal preference rather than seasonal conditions.

What marine life will I see here?

12 species have been documented at East Abu Dabab 3. Community videos (3 available) show typical encounters; watch them before your trip to set realistic expectations for the dive.

Is the reef healthy?

Yes. The coral at this site shows no bleaching stress, indicating the reef ecosystem is stable and colorful. That makes it a solid choice for reef photography and marine observation.

Do I need permits to dive here?

East Abu Dabab 3 is not within a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Check with local operators for current entry requirements and any local rules.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Blue Ocean

4 km
4.5 (246 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 40+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 11491773
Horario: Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Dive Center

4.1 km
Centro de buceo

Boot House

4.4 km
Centro de buceo

Back House

4.5 km
Centro de buceo

Orca Dive Club Moreen Beach

7.1 km
4.7 (98 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 49+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 12 72985243
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Sea Secrets Divers

7.3 km
Centro de buceo

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

77 registros · 38 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Tursiops truncatus

Common bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
15 nov 2025
×2registros

Aplysia nigrocincta

Gastropoda · Aplysiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
26 jun 2025
×1registros
Profundidad:
7 m

Favorinus mirabilis

ウツセミミノウミウシ
Gastropoda · Facelinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 jun 2025
×2registros
Profundidad:
7 m

Tursiops aduncus

Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
21 jul 2013
×2registros

Tursiops aduncus

Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 nov 2012
×4registros

Phyllidiopsis sinaiensis

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
27 oct 2012
×1registros

Stenella longirostris

Spinner dolphin
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
22 sept 2012
×5registros

Glossodoris hikuerensis

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
19 sept 2012
×1registros

Phyllidiella pustulosa

Gastropoda · Phyllidiidae
OBIS
Última observación:
17 sept 2012
×1registros

Tursiops

Bottlenose dolphins
Mammalia · Delphinidae
OBIS
Última observación:
30 mar 2012
×2registros

Chromodoris quadricolor

Gastropoda · Chromodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 dic 2011
×2registros

Halgerda paulayi

Gastropoda · Discodorididae
OBIS
Última observación:
29 dic 2011
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Abu Dabab 2 and 3 dive 18 10 14

Ivan Donoghue

Day 12 Abu Dabab 1 West and East with big dive Boat

Jon French

Check Dive Abo Dabab 3 South Egypt Red Sea

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Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #mapycom user, please verify: There are new hotel buildings no. 6,7."

    Pan Perníček · 2026-01-14
  • "Here should be Bliss Nada Beach Resort hotel (Al Qusair - Marsa Allam Rd, Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate 1926721) Website: https://nada.bliss-resorts.com Phone: +2 0101 103 9700"

    anonymous · 2024-11-03
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Dec-Nov, 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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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