Sha’ab Marsa Alam
The dive site near Marsa Alam marina in Egypt is just a 10-minute boat ride away. It offers a fantastic opportunity for drift diving around the vibrant reef. Adorned with beautiful and colorful coral, this site also features a small, ancient wreck waiting to be explored.
While diving here, you may come across a variety of fascinating marine life, including dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles, scorpionfish, crocodile fish, Napoleon wrasse, and parrotfish. With an impressive visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Location: Shaab Marsa Alam, Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, 84721, Egypt.
While diving here, you may come across a variety of fascinating marine life, including dolphins, stingrays, sea turtles, scorpionfish, crocodile fish, Napoleon wrasse, and parrotfish. With an impressive visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.
Location: Shaab Marsa Alam, Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, 84721, Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
6.5
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Depth
18m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Wave Height
1.2m
Wind Speed
35.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.7°C
Visibility
25.68km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.75s
Air Temperature
32.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
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Dive Score Chart for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.500952380952381/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 12.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.302585034013606/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sha’ab Marsa Alam: 06:00
Sunset at Sha’ab Marsa Alam: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sha’ab Marsa Alam 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: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.9s), Wind: 12.6 m/s
Best Night
18:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 8.4 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sha’ab Marsa AlamAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sha’ab Marsa Alam
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 Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Water Temp
28.2°C / 82.8°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sha’ab Marsa Alam
Sha’ab Marsa Alam shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.7°C) and January the coldest (13.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December 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 December to February, 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: 3 hr. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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