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Marsa Murain

The dive site is situated in a beautiful bay formation, allowing for two captivating shore dives. It caters to divers of all skill levels, making it an ideal destination for beginners and experienced divers alike. The ease of access to the shallow water from the shore eliminates the need for excessive energy, unless the sea conditions are rough. As you immerse yourself in the water, you'll immediately be captivated by the stunning landscape teeming with an abundance of sand eels.

This mesmerizing dive site offers thrilling encounters with a variety of marine life, including dolphins, blue spotted rays, scorpion fish, and stone fish. Keep your eyes peeled, as you may be fortunate enough to spot barracudas and eagle rays gracefully gliding through the pristine blue depths.

Located in Egypt, this captivating dive site is conveniently close to Al Qusair, Marsa Aalam Road, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. With excellent visibility of 20 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, this site promises unparalleled underwater exploration. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, this destination guarantees an unforgettable diving experience.

Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Murain

6.5
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 Marsa Murain

Depth

19m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Marsa Murain

Wave Height

0.88m

Wind Speed

21.5 m/s

Water Temp

27.4°C

Visibility

24.82km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.35s

Air Temperature

34.3°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Murain
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Dive Score Chart for Marsa Murain

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.013663003663003/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 5.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.241575091575091/10.

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

Sunrise at Marsa Murain: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Murain: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Marsa Murain 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: 0.68m (4.55s), Wind: 5.1 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 7.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Marsa Murain
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa Murain

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 Marsa Murain

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for Marsa Murain

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

Ideal Conditions for Marsa Murain

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.4°C / 79.5°F

April

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 Marsa Murain

Marsa Murain shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.4°C) and January the coldest (13.5°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 20, 2026

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