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Marsa Shoni Bay

Explore the captivating underwater realm of Shoni Bay, nestled in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This dive site allures divers of all proficiency levels with its easily accessible sandy entry point. The main reef extends both north and south, delivering an unparalleled diving encounter.

On the southern side of Shoni Bay, a striking arrangement of coral blocks adorned with vibrant hard corals awaits, just roughly 80m from the main reef. Immerse yourself in the spellbinding coral gardens enveloping you as you venture into the depths. Stay alert to witness an assortment of captivating marine creatures, including white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, small barracudas, squid, scorpionfish, and crocodile fish.

With a maximum depth of 18m and remarkable visibility up to 17m, Shoni Bay guarantees an unforgettable diving expedition. Embrace the opportunity to submerge yourself in this underwater haven teeming with marine life. Begin orchestrating your diving escapade in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt and prepare for a profound admiration of the marvels that await at Shoni Bay.

Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Shoni Bay

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 Shoni Bay

Depth

18m

Visibility

17m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Marsa Shoni Bay

Wave Height

0.8m

Wind Speed

29 m/s

Water Temp

27.4°C

Visibility

24.74km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.1s

Air Temperature

32.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Shoni Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Marsa Shoni Bay

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.623529411764705/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 13.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.261609195402299/10.

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

Sunrise at Marsa Shoni Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Shoni Bay: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Marsa Shoni Bay 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: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.25s), Wind: 13.3 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 14 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Marsa Shoni Bay
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa Shoni Bay

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 Shoni Bay

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 Shoni Bay

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

Ideal Conditions for Marsa Shoni Bay

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.7°C / 78.3°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.1m / 6.9ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Marsa Shoni Bay

Marsa Shoni Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.9°C) and January the coldest (13.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.1m 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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