

Best for beginner divers, 1-30m, shore entry, mild current.
The Lighthouse in the Strait of Tiran is a diverse site featuring a combination of reef, seagrass, artificial reef, and wall topography. Divers can explore depths ranging from 1 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site is accessible via a shore entry and is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Facilities at the location include a dive shop, parking, air fills, equipment rental, a rinse station, toilets, showers, changing rooms, and a cafe. Night diving is available, with typical dives lasting around 40 minutes. Hazards include lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
28.49920, 34.51877
The site is the busiest dive in Dahab and is the standard location for Open Water training, freediving, and night diving.
Located in the Mashraba area of Dahab, beneath a small white-painted navigation marker.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, offering mild currents and a range of depths.
The site ranges from 1 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The Lighthouse is accessed via a shore entry.
Divers should watch for lionfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
Yes, the site provides a dive shop along with facilities such as equipment rental, air fills, and changing rooms.
Diving at The Lighthouse in Dahab requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
The best months to visit The Lighthouse in Dahab are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
The Lighthouse in Dahab typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at The Lighthouse in Dahab typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.