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Abu Sawatyr

Situated in the pristine waters of Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this captivating dive site offers divers an unforgettable experience. With its sandy bay entry, the site provides a smooth and convenient pathway for novice divers. As you descend, the sandy bottom gradually slopes down to a depth of 40 meters, allowing for a leisurely exploration.

Delighting the senses from both sides of the bay are magnificent coral gardens, stretching up to 30 meters. These vibrant ecosystems teem with a diverse array of marine life, including impressive residents such as big moray eels and the majestic Napoleon fish. With a stroke of luck, divers may even encounter playful dolphins, graceful eagle rays, and captivating sharks.

To further ensure ease of access despite any current, a helpful rope is available for divers to conveniently enter and exit the dive site. With visibility reaching up to 19 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site is particularly well-suited for beginner divers seeking remarkable underwater encounters.

Located in close proximity to Safaga, along Al Qusair Road in Al Qusair City, this enchanting dive site offers an optimal combination of natural beauty and accessibility for all diving enthusiasts.

Diving Conditions Score for Abu Sawatyr

8
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Abu Sawatyr

Depth

19m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Abu Sawatyr

Wave Height

0.84m

Wind Speed

14.1 m/s

Water Temp

27°C

Visibility

23.22km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.4s

Air Temperature

26.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Sawatyr
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Sawatyr

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.973333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 17.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.630000000000001/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Abu Sawatyr: 06:00
Sunset at Abu Sawatyr: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Abu Sawatyr 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.

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Best Overall
15:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.1s), Wind: 17.8 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 7.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Abu Sawatyr
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Sawatyr

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 Sawatyr

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Abu Sawatyr

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Abu Sawatyr

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.9°C / 82.2°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Abu Sawatyr

Abu Sawatyr shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.6°C) and January the coldest (12.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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