Marsa Shouna
Discover an incredible dive site in Egypt, easily accessible by daily boats or as a shore dive. This remarkable location offers a shallow and gently sloping ocean floor that leads to a captivating north or south running reef. The south reef can be easily reached either by Zodiac or from the shore.
Prepare to be amazed as this dive site consistently delights divers with its abundant wildlife encounters. From graceful manta rays and majestic eagle rays to magnificent turtles, the variety of marine species is truly extraordinary.
With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 18m, this beginner-friendly dive site provides an ideal setting for divers of all levels to explore and appreciate the underwater wonders of Egypt. Located near Al Qusair, Marsa Aalam Road, in the Red Sea Governorate, this captivating dive site promises an unforgettable diving experience.
Prepare to be amazed as this dive site consistently delights divers with its abundant wildlife encounters. From graceful manta rays and majestic eagle rays to magnificent turtles, the variety of marine species is truly extraordinary.
With a visibility of 19m and a maximum depth of 18m, this beginner-friendly dive site provides an ideal setting for divers of all levels to explore and appreciate the underwater wonders of Egypt. Located near Al Qusair, Marsa Aalam Road, in the Red Sea Governorate, this captivating dive site promises an unforgettable diving experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Shouna
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marsa Shouna
Depth
18m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Marsa Shouna
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
11.5 m/s
Water Temp
27.3°C
Visibility
24.78km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.95s
Air Temperature
30.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Shouna
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Dive Score Chart for Marsa Shouna
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.933741496598639/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 11.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.777777777777778/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marsa Shouna: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Shouna: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marsa Shouna 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: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.72m (4.9s), Wind: 11.4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.52m, Wind: 13.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marsa ShounaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa Shouna
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 Shouna
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Marsa Shouna
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Marsa Shouna
Water Temp
22.5°C / 72.5°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marsa Shouna
Marsa Shouna shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.5°C) and December the coldest (18.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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 22, 2026
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