

Best for advanced divers, 8-30m, shore entry, moderate current.
Soug Bahar is a shore-accessible site in Abu Dabbab featuring a complex system of reef, canyon, and cave formations. Divers can explore depths ranging from 8 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 19 metres. The site presents an overhead environment that requires careful planning and buoyancy control, particularly within the narrower passages where currents can accelerate. Visibility typically ranges between 18 and 30 metres, allowing for clear observation of the site's topography. Due to the overhead sections and potential for moderate currents, this site is suited for advanced divers. A torch is recommended for navigating the cave and canyon structures, which are also accessible for night diving.
25.71750, 34.56030
Plan your dive to enter the cave and canyon sections on the slack or early in the tidal cycle, before the current builds through the narrower passages. A torch is useful even on daytime dives given the overhead sections, and is essential if you return for a night dive.
Shore entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
8-30m
Visibility
18-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
The site ranges from 8 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 19 metres.
No, Soug Bahar is intended for advanced divers due to the overhead cave and canyon environments and the presence of moderate currents.
This is a shore dive.
Hazards include an overhead environment in the cave and canyon sections and moderate currents that can accelerate in narrow passages. Divers should also be aware of scorpionfish and lionfish on the reef and cave walls.
The site is primarily a dive location due to the depth and overhead cave and canyon structures.
Diving at Soug Bahar in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Soug Bahar in Marsa Alam. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Soug Bahar in Marsa Alam are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Soug Bahar in Marsa Alam. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Soug Bahar in Marsa Alam typically ranges from 18 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.