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Maheleg

Dive Site: Quiet Bay in Egypt with Abundant Coral and a Wall

Located in Egypt, this serene dive site offers a tranquil bay filled with vibrant coral formations and an impressive wall. Divers can easily access the site by entering over the reef top, and the maximum depth reaches 30 meters. The journey to the dive site takes approximately 35 minutes by minibus when traveling north.

Special Features and Marine Life

Divers at this site can expect to encounter a variety of fascinating marine creatures, including turtles, crocodile fish, moray eels, snappers, and eagle rays. The coral garden adds to the site's allure, allowing divers to explore its breathtaking beauty. The dive site is well protected, resulting in only light current, which typically flows from north to south.

Practical Information

For optimal visibility underwater, the site offers a visibility of 22 meters. The maximum depth for this dive site is 21 meters, making it suitable for both beginners and advanced divers. Located close to Diving.de, Al Qusair, Marsa Aalam Road, Al Qusair City, Red Sea Governorate, 84712, Egypt, this dive site is easily accessible for those eager to explore the underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for Maheleg

7.7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Maheleg

Depth

21m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Maheleg

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

11 m/s

Water Temp

27.3°C

Visibility

23.8km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.15s

Air Temperature

31.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Maheleg
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Dive Score Chart for Maheleg

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.29/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.56m, Wind 7.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.691139240506329/10.

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

Sunrise at Maheleg : 06:00
Sunset at Maheleg : 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Maheleg 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: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.56m (4s), Wind: 7.7 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.42m, Wind: 21.4 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Maheleg
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Maheleg

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 Maheleg

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 Maheleg

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

Ideal Conditions for Maheleg

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.7°C / 81.9°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Maheleg

Maheleg shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.4°C) and January the coldest (12.7°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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026

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