Shaab Abu Nuhas
Located just 2 hours and 15 minutes away from El Gouna, this dive site in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt offers an enchanting underwater experience. Home to a vibrant coral garden and a mesmerizing coral drop off, divers of all levels can enjoy this easy dive. The occasional northward current adds excitement by transforming it into a drift dive.
Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life at this site, including moray eels, stone fish, scorpion fish, lion fish, flute fish, puffer fish, rays, snappers, clownfish, and octopus. With a visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this underwater paradise provides ample opportunities for exploration.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site is perfect for you. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Egypt's aquatic wonders and create unforgettable memories in this captivating dive spot.
Prepare to encounter a diverse array of marine life at this site, including moray eels, stone fish, scorpion fish, lion fish, flute fish, puffer fish, rays, snappers, clownfish, and octopus. With a visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this underwater paradise provides ample opportunities for exploration.
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this site is perfect for you. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Egypt's aquatic wonders and create unforgettable memories in this captivating dive spot.
Diving Conditions Score for Shaab Abu Nuhas
7.6
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shaab Abu Nuhas
Depth
20m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Shaab Abu Nuhas
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
10 m/s
Water Temp
26.4°C
Visibility
15km
Cloud Cover
57.5%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
20°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shaab Abu Nuhas
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Dive Score Chart for Shaab Abu Nuhas
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.153333333333332/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.653333333333332/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Shaab Abu Nuhas: 06:00
Sunset at Shaab Abu Nuhas: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Shaab Abu Nuhas 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: 8.2/10
Waves: 0.76m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.76m, Wind: 10 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shaab Abu NuhasAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shaab Abu Nuhas
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 Shaab Abu Nuhas
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 Shaab Abu Nuhas
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
March
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Shaab Abu Nuhas
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 Shaab Abu Nuhas
Shaab Abu Nuhas 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 22, 2026
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