Pipeline is a shore dive south of the Elaria Beach Resort along a pair of old desalination plant discharge pipes, out of use for more than 30 years. Sand surrounds the pipes, and the structure draws small pipefish, the odd torpedo ray and larger fish that come in to be cleaned.
Also known as MFO Pipeline.
Where it is and how deep
No published position for this site — the map shows Nuweiba and its other sites; operators know the mooring.
The dive
The dive follows the two discharge pipes, and the site reaches a maximum of 20 m (68 ft). On the sand around the pipes, many tiny pipefish hide, and a torpedo ray lies there from time to time. The far ends of the pipes serve as cleaning stations, where large jacks and snappers swing by to be picked over by cleaner shrimp and wrasse.
Marine life and season
- Macro critters
- Trevally & jacks
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good | Good | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Good | Good | Prime | Prime | Prime | Good |
Season follows Nuweiba: Diving runs all year; May-June and September-November are the best months, though July to October is very hot ashore.
Dive videos
Pipeline Nuweiba. 50m kõrval olev korall värvirikka eluga. 16.03.2011 · Rait Teder on YouTube
Sources
- Scuba Diving Nuweiba, Egypt — My Scuba Diving Gear Guide
- Nuweiba — X-Ray Mag
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