El Makhroga
Shore Diving at the Minibus: Discover the Wonderful Underwater World in Egypt's Red Sea
Experience an incredible shore dive at the Minibus dive site, located in Egypt's Red Sea. This dive offers a unique entry point through a hole in the reef roof, directly into the stunning coral garden at a depth of 10 meters. With a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea as you encounter a diverse array of fascinating creatures. Keep an eye out for tuna, dolphins, napoleons, scorpion fish, surgeon fish, nudibranchs, wrasses, and shrimps during your exploration. The visibility at this site is an impressive 21 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the underwater scenery.
Located close to Al Qusair on the Marsa Aalam Road, the Minibus dive site offers convenient accessibility. Prepare yourself for an awe-inspiring dive experience where you can marvel at beautiful coral gardens and encounter single reef blocks teeming with marine life.
Embark on a truly memorable diving adventure at the Minibus dive site. Discover the wonders of Egypt's Red Sea as you explore its remarkable underwater world.
Experience an incredible shore dive at the Minibus dive site, located in Egypt's Red Sea. This dive offers a unique entry point through a hole in the reef roof, directly into the stunning coral garden at a depth of 10 meters. With a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive is recommended for advanced divers seeking an unforgettable underwater adventure.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life of the Red Sea as you encounter a diverse array of fascinating creatures. Keep an eye out for tuna, dolphins, napoleons, scorpion fish, surgeon fish, nudibranchs, wrasses, and shrimps during your exploration. The visibility at this site is an impressive 21 meters, allowing you to fully appreciate the underwater scenery.
Located close to Al Qusair on the Marsa Aalam Road, the Minibus dive site offers convenient accessibility. Prepare yourself for an awe-inspiring dive experience where you can marvel at beautiful coral gardens and encounter single reef blocks teeming with marine life.
Embark on a truly memorable diving adventure at the Minibus dive site. Discover the wonders of Egypt's Red Sea as you explore its remarkable underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for El Makhroga
8.5
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Makhroga
Depth
22m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for El Makhroga
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
7.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
23.42km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
29.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Makhroga
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Dive Score Chart for El Makhroga
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.64709219858156/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 6.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.252198581560283/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at El Makhroga: 06:00
Sunset at El Makhroga: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at El Makhroga 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.7s), Wind: 6.6 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El MakhrogaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Makhroga
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 El Makhroga
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Makhroga
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for El Makhroga
Water Temp
22.6°C / 72.7°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Makhroga
El Makhroga shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.6°C) and December the coldest (18.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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