

Best for beginner divers, 3-21m, shore & boat entry, mild current.
Abu Dabab IV is a diverse site featuring a combination of shallow reef, seagrass beds, and a cave system. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 3 to 21 metres with an average of 15 metres. Conditions are generally mild, with visibility between 10 and 30 metres and gentle currents. The cave presents an overhead environment, requiring caution and proper planning with a guide. Shore access is available 4000 metres from the coast, supported by on-site facilities including parking, showers, and air fills. Divers and snorkellers can expect a 50-minute typical dive duration in water temperatures between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius.
25.34007, 34.79473
The site is accessible from shore with no boat needed, and there is parking, a cafe, showers, and air fills on site, so you can take your time and do a second dive without rushing. Go early in the morning when the light penetrates the water at its best angle for spotting nudibranchs and scorpionfish on the reef.
Easy shore entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-21m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and varied depths that allow for confidence building.
The depth ranges from 3 metres in the shallows to 21 metres in the deeper sections, with an average depth of 15 metres.
The site is accessible from the shore, and no boat is required to reach it.
Yes, Abu Dabab IV is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
The cave creates an overhead environment where you cannot surface directly. Additionally, scorpionfish are well camouflaged against the reef, so avoid touching the coral.
Diving at Abu Dabab IV in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Abu Dabab IV in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Abu Dabab IV in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Abu Dabab IV in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.