Abu Saile
Located approximately 50 minutes away from Port Ghalib Marina in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this dive site is truly mesmerizing. With daily boat service and suitable for divers of all levels, it offers a remarkable underwater experience. Explore the stunning shallow areas adorned with beautiful hard corals, accessible through the hole in the reef top.
In addition to the common marine life species found in the Red Sea, this site is often home to captivating schools of baby barracudas and oceanic whitetip reef sharks. Prepare to be amazed by the thriving underwater ecosystem.
With impressive visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this beginner-friendly site in close proximity to Wadi Merein promises a memorable dive. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this underwater paradise and discover the true beauty of Egypt's Red Sea.
In addition to the common marine life species found in the Red Sea, this site is often home to captivating schools of baby barracudas and oceanic whitetip reef sharks. Prepare to be amazed by the thriving underwater ecosystem.
With impressive visibility of 22 meters and a maximum depth of 23 meters, this beginner-friendly site in close proximity to Wadi Merein promises a memorable dive. Immerse yourself in the wonders of this underwater paradise and discover the true beauty of Egypt's Red Sea.
Diving Conditions Score for Abu Saile
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Abu Saile
Depth
23m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Abu Saile
Wave Height
0.52m
Wind Speed
28.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
24.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.4s
Air Temperature
35.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Saile
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Saile
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.177777777777777/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 5.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.951269841269841/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Abu Saile: 06:00
Sunset at Abu Saile: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Abu Saile are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
17:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.56m (4.2s), Wind: 5.6 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 3.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Abu SaileAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Saile
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Abu Saile
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Abu Saile
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Abu Saile
Water Temp
25.7°C / 78.3°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Abu Saile
Abu Saile shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.9°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 29, 2026
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