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Halg El Shouni

Divesite: Explore this captivating underwater world in Egypt's Red Sea, conveniently located near Al Qusair on the Marsa Aalam Road. Accessible through a mesmerizing hole and canyon, the dive begins with stunning coral blocks leading to a maximum depth of 30m. A scenic 25-minute minibus ride from Port Ghalib in the south will transport divers to this enchanting site.

Marinelife: Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life thriving in this dive site. Encounter the graceful Sandeels, powerful barracudas, elusive moray eels, and intriguing scorpionfishes. With a gentle current usually present, divers can enjoy a tranquil experience. However, during high tide, the current intensifies, flowing from north to south.

Visibility at this dive site reaches up to an impressive 22m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty surrounding them. The maximum depth of the dive is 22m, making it suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Located in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, this dive site is easily accessible from Al Qusair and the Marsa Aalam Road.

Enhance your diving adventure in Egypt by exploring this captivating and easily accessible dive site near Al Qusair. Immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life and stunning underwater topography, all while enjoying optimal visibility and suitable diving conditions.

Diving Conditions Score for Halg El Shouni

7.7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Halg El Shouni

Depth

22m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Halg El Shouni

Wave Height

0.6m

Wind Speed

9.8 m/s

Water Temp

27.3°C

Visibility

24.84km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.9s

Air Temperature

30.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Halg El Shouni
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Dive Score Chart for Halg El Shouni

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.993741496598639/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 9.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.794983164983166/10.

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

Sunrise at Halg El Shouni: 06:00
Sunset at Halg El Shouni: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Halg El Shouni 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
17:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.72m (4.9s), Wind: 9.4 m/s

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Best Night
19:00

Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 9.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Halg El Shouni
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Halg El Shouni

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 Halg El Shouni

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 Halg El Shouni

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Halg El Shouni

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.5°C / 72.5°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Halg El Shouni

Halg El Shouni shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.5°C) and December the coldest (18.5°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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