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Panorama Reef, Safaga

Approach this stunning dive site in Egypt by boat, which takes approximately 60 minutes. You'll be greeted with a large outer reef featuring north and south plateaus, with depths ranging from 18m to 32m. On the east and west sides, you'll find steep walls that descend beyond 40m, often accompanied by a gentle to moderate current flowing from the north.

Divers will be enthralled by the abundance of exceptional soft and hard corals, as well as the captivating Nemo City located on the southwest wall between depths of 5m to 20m. This site offers an exciting opportunity to encounter larger marine creatures, including sharks, turtles, and manta rays, while also providing a welcoming habitat for numerous fish species.

With fantastic visibility reaching up to 27m and a maximum depth of 26m, this dive site caters to divers of all levels—beginners, advanced, and experts alike. Found near Safaga in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt, this site offers convenient proximity for those seeking a remarkable underwater adventure.

Optimize your diving experience with this carefully curated dive site in Egypt, packed with natural wonders and an array of marine life. Are you ready to explore the wonders that lie beneath the surface? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Dive into the depths and be captivated by the beauty that awaits you.

Diving Conditions Score for Panorama Reef, Safaga

7
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Panorama Reef, Safaga

Depth

26m

Visibility

27m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Panorama Reef, Safaga

Wave Height

0.72m

Wind Speed

22.6 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

22.74km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.4s

Air Temperature

30.5°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Panorama Reef, Safaga
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Dive Score Chart for Panorama Reef, Safaga

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.593333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 32 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.166666666666666/10.

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

Sunrise at Panorama Reef, Safaga: 06:00
Sunset at Panorama Reef, Safaga: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Panorama Reef, Safaga 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
13:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (3.5s), Wind: 32 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 20.1 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Panorama Reef, Safaga
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Panorama Reef, Safaga

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 Panorama Reef, Safaga

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 Panorama Reef, Safaga

January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for Panorama Reef, Safaga

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.9°C / 80.4°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Panorama Reef, Safaga

Panorama Reef, Safaga shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.5°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 20, 2026

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