Naama Bay - Kanabesh
Naama Bay is the perfect dive site in Egypt for divers of all levels. With its shallow sloping bottom and excellent visibility of 25m, it offers an ideal location for diving courses. The bay is also home to a variety of marine life, including juvenile fishes, eagle rays, and large turtles, making it an exciting destination for certified divers. For those who love Macro Marine Life, Naama Bay is a haven with diverse species such as ghost pipefish, striped eel catfish, stonefish, scorpionfish, and a wide array of nudibranchs, sea slugs, blennies, gobies, and shrimps. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert diver, this protected bay at Naama Bay in Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, Egypt, is the perfect spot to explore the wonders of the underwater world.
Diving Conditions Score for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
8.1
Very GoodVery good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
Depth
15m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
1.9 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
25.08km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
34.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
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Dive Score Chart for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.676666666666668/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.64m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 8.456666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Naama Bay - Kanabesh: 06:00
Sunset at Naama Bay - Kanabesh: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Naama Bay - Kanabesh 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
6:00Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.64m (4.1s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Best Night
20:00Score: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 1.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Naama Bay - KanabeshAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Naama Bay - Kanabesh
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 Naama Bay - Kanabesh
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 Naama Bay - Kanabesh
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Naama Bay - Kanabesh
Naama Bay - Kanabesh shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°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 21, 2026
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