Marsa Tondoba
The dive site, located in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate near Marsa Alam, offers breathtaking underwater scenery. Accessible only by boat or zodiac, this site features a sandy bottom adorned with vibrant soft corals that adorn the numerous coral blocks and pinnacles. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of marine life, including impressive moray eels, majestic eagle rays, playful sea turtles, colorful Parrotfish, elegant flute fish, graceful stingrays, swift tuna, and more. With a visibility of 20m and a maximum depth of 17m, this site is suitable for beginners. Experience the wonders of this remarkable dive spot.
Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Tondoba
7.7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marsa Tondoba
Depth
17m
Visibility
20m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Marsa Tondoba
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
10.3 m/s
Water Temp
28°C
Visibility
26.04km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.7s
Air Temperature
31°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Tondoba
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Dive Score Chart for Marsa Tondoba
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.243333333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 6.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.6138297872340415/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marsa Tondoba: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Tondoba: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marsa Tondoba 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.65s), Wind: 6.9 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.66m, Wind: 8.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marsa TondobaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa Tondoba
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 Tondoba
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.5/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Marsa Tondoba
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
December
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Marsa Tondoba
Water Temp
25.6°C / 78.1°F
April
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Marsa Tondoba
Marsa Tondoba shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.7°C) and January the coldest (13.6°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 20, 2026
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