Gasus Soraya
This dive site, located between Safaga and El Quesir in Egypt, offers easy shore diving access and is perfect for beginners. With a maximum depth of 19m and visibility of 18m, divers can explore the shallow water area to admire sand eels and discover many sweetlips at the outer northern corner. Whether you're a novice or experienced diver, this site is suitable for exploration in nearly all weather conditions. Safaga, Al Qusair Road, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, is the closest location to this ideal dive spot.
Diving Conditions Score for Gasus Soraya
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gasus Soraya
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Gasus Soraya
Wave Height
1.08m
Wind Speed
27.3 m/s
Water Temp
26.7°C
Visibility
22.9km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
31.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gasus Soraya
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Dive Score Chart for Gasus Soraya
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.519999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.470000000000001/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gasus Soraya: 06:00
Sunset at Gasus Soraya: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gasus Soraya 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.35s), Wind: 9.4 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.68m, Wind: 7.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gasus SorayaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gasus Soraya
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 Gasus Soraya
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 Gasus Soraya
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Gasus Soraya
Water Temp
27.8°C / 82.0°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gasus Soraya
Gasus Soraya shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.6°C) and January the coldest (12.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m 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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