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El Sakhwa

Located around 1 hour south of El Gouna in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this dive site offers an incredible underwater experience. Nestled within a small bay, the mooring lines are conveniently positioned on the inside. As you venture from the bay, you'll encounter a captivating wall that extends outward. Follow this wall until you reach a cluster of beautiful reef blocks situated in the shallows. Dive deeper to discover a mesmerizing drop-off that descends to a maximum depth of 40m, revealing a small canyon waiting to be explored.

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

6.9
Above Average

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

beginner

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

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Sakhwa
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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.

Sunrise at El Sakhwa: 06:00
Sunset at El Sakhwa: 18:00

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.

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Best Overall
16:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.64m (3.3s), Wind: 19 m/s

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Safest Overall
13:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.15s), Wind: 18.6 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 24.2 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for El Sakhwa
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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

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

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

Best Months for El Sakhwa

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

Ideal Conditions for El Sakhwa

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026

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