Mahili
Fury Shoals is known for its high light dive sites, including Malahi. This reef, also known as the play ground reef, boasts numerous pinnacles, fantastic canyons, and two small caves. Divers can expect to encounter a wide variety of marine life such as blue spotted stingrays, anthias, scorpionfish, whitetip reef sharks, clownfish (like Nemo), slugs, lionfish, and moray eels. With a visibility of 25m and a maximum depth of 19m, this dive site is suitable for beginners. Located near Gota Sataia 2 in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, it offers an exceptional underwater experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Mahili
7.5
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Mahili
Depth
19m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Mahili
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
27.9 m/s
Water Temp
28°C
Visibility
25.32km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.55s
Air Temperature
29.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Mahili
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Dive Score Chart for Mahili
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.130434782608695/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 14.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.627368421052632/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Mahili: 06:00
Sunset at Mahili: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Mahili 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.6m (4.6s), Wind: 14.8 m/s
Best Night
19:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 13.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for MahiliAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Mahili
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 Mahili
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Mahili
December
Score: 8.8
November
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Mahili
Water Temp
26.1°C / 79.0°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.6m / 8.5ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Mahili
Mahili shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (29.9°C) and January the coldest (16.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.6m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 18, 2026
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