Marsa Shoni Bay
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.58m (4.25s), Wind: 13.3 m/s
Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.36m, Wind: 14 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marsa Shoni BayAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Marsa Shoni Bay
Ideal Conditions for Marsa Shoni Bay
Water Temp
25.7°C / 78.3°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 18, 2026