Marsa Samadai
This dive site in Egypt is ideal for divers of all levels, whether you're a beginner or advanced. With its stunning bay and rich reef, you can enjoy diving twice on each reef. Explore the underwater world and encounter fascinating marine life including hawksbill turtles and gigantic moray eels. In the shallower waters, keep an eye out for Indian mackerel. The visibility at this dive site is impressive, reaching up to 19m, while the maximum depth is 17m. Located near Marsa Alam City in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt, this dive site offers a unique and unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Samadai
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marsa Samadai
Depth
17m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Marsa Samadai
Wave Height
0.38m
Wind Speed
13.1 m/s
Water Temp
28.8°C
Visibility
25.78km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.3s
Air Temperature
28.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Samadai
Alpha
Dive Score Chart for Marsa Samadai
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.246991869918698/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 21.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 8.306349206349207/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marsa Samadai: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Samadai: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marsa Samadai 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
19:00Score: 8.3/10
Waves: 0.5m (4.2s), Wind: 3.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.3s), Wind: 8.8 m/s
Best Day
6:00Score: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 21.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marsa SamadaiAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa Samadai
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 Samadai
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 Samadai
January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Marsa Samadai
Water Temp
26.7°C / 80.1°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marsa Samadai
Marsa Samadai shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.7°C) and January the coldest (13.9°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 - Jul 9, 2026
Note: This dive site is not a verified dive site. Please dive with caution. This dive site might have incorrect information by the community.
31 Dive sites near Marsa Samadai in
Marsa Fekera
Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House
Shaab Nakari
Marsa Nakari House Reef South
Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Marsa Tondoba
Marsa Samadai
Elphinstone South
Elphinstone North
Marsa Assalaya
Marsa Egla
Abu Dabab V
Abu Dabab VI
Abu Dabab IV
Marsa Gabal el Rosas (Ducks center)
Marsa Shagra House Reef
Gota Hossam
Abu Dabab II
Abu Dabab I
Um Halhalla
Nilson Reef
Abu Dabab South
Marsa Abu Dabab
Abu Dabour
Tulip Resort House Reef
Marsa Murain
Marsa Mourain
Abu Saile
Marsa Shoni Bay
Elphinstone Reef
Halg El Shouni
Got feedback?
Help us improve this dive site by giving us feedback.