El Sakhwa
Ideal for beginners and boasting a visibility of 21m, this dive site is teeming with fascinating marine life. Keep an eye out for stone fish, scorpion fish, and the renowned Red Sea walkman, all of which call this site home. Along the wall, you'll also encounter starfish, moray eels, and shrimp, adding to the enchanting underwater panorama.
With its convenient location near Hurghada in Egypt, this dive site offers divers an unforgettable experience. Discover the wonders hidden below the surface and immerse yourself in the vibrant marine ecosystem found in this captivating location.
Diving Conditions Score for El Sakhwa
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for El Sakhwa
Depth
15m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for El Sakhwa
Wave Height
0.56m
Wind Speed
26.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
23.28km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.05s
Air Temperature
33°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for El Sakhwa
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.720000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 19 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.166666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at El Sakhwa 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.
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.64m (3.3s), Wind: 19 m/s
Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.15s), Wind: 18.6 m/s
Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 24.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for El SakhwaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Sakhwa
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 Sakhwa
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for El Sakhwa
Ideal Conditions for El Sakhwa
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for El Sakhwa
El Sakhwa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.2°C) and January the coldest (11.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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 - Jul 7, 2026