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Dive Spot Guide•
FIRST BAY SOUTH
First Bay South is an Aqaba reef with coral heads, valleys, and a line.
Shore access is straightforward, but the route gets demanding near the deeper valley edges, so steady buoyancy and a guided line matter more than speed.
About FIRST BAY SOUTH
First Bay South is a varied Aqaba reef with coral heads, sandy valleys, and a permanent line that keeps the route readable. Shore access is straightforward, but the deeper edges can turn demanding fast if you drift off the planned path. Divers come for the bright coral growth, clear water, and a reef that moves from easy structure into more serious current-sensitive terrain without leaving the marine park.
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Research Estimate At FIRST BAY SOUTH
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentStrong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is FIRST BAY SOUTH?
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Community sourced coordinates.
FIRST BAY SOUTH Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 30m
Depth Note
Published descriptions put the main reef in the 5-30m range, with deeper valley edges beyond that.
Best Season
year-round
Typical Conditions
Clear Red Sea reef with coral heads, a line to follow, sandy valleys, and strong-current pockets near the deeper edges.
Safety & Access At FIRST BAY SOUTH
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Stay on the marked route, keep buoyancy tight near the sandy valleys, and do not treat the deeper edge zones as a casual swim-out.
Access Restrictions
Use the planned route and local briefing; the current can strengthen quickly near the deeper valley edges.
Legal Notes
First Bay South sits inside the Aqaba Marine Reserve, so reserve rules and local dive-center procedures apply.
Local Intel For FIRST BAY SOUTH
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shore-access reef dive for confident beginners and intermediates who can follow a route and keep clean buoyancy in moving water.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the interesting structure sits on a scuba-oriented reef with current-sensitive edges.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest edge and is not the main use case for First Bay South.
Wildlife at FIRST BAY SOUTH
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At FIRST BAY SOUTH
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At FIRST BAY SOUTH
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
