Blue Hole Dahab

About this site

The world's most famous freediving site, a sheltered sinkhole dropping past 100m just steps from shore. Dahab's calm, warm Red Sea water and zero current make it the global hub for depth training, and countless national and world records have been set on its lines.

Conditions

Country

Egypt

Region

Dahab, South Sinai

Max depth

7–100 m

Visibility

20–40 m

Water temperature

22–27°C

Difficulty

Intermediate to Technical

Best season

March–November

Type

Blue hole

Suitable for

• Freediving
• Scuba

Dive types

• Cave
• Wall
• Reef

Marine life

• Sharks
• Barracuda
• Coral