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Shaab Hamdallah

Approximately 90 minutes of travel time from Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, lies a pristine and breathtaking dive site. This hidden gem can only be approached in calm weather due to the lack of a protective reef. However, its infrequent diving activity has preserved its beauty.
Feast your eyes on an abundance of schooling fish, scorpionfish, big tunas, barracudas, and mackerels that frequently grace this site. It truly is one of the most beautiful dive spots in the Red Sea. The site's mesmerizing formation consists of towering columns that emerge from a depth of 25 meters. Prepare to be captivated by the stunning presence of hard corals, soft corals, gorgonians, caves, and overhangs. Snails, scorpionfish, various species of moray eels, big tunas, mackerels, and barracudas can be found here, along with countless schools of fish.
With a maximum depth of 19 meters and visibility reaching up to 20 meters, this dive site offers a memorable underwater experience for divers of all skill levels – beginners, advanced, and experts alike. While it can only be accessed during calm seas, its beauty will surely compensate for any limitations. Discover this extraordinary dive site in the Red Sea, Egypt, and uncover a world that surpasses all expectations.

Diving Conditions Score for Shaab Hamdallah

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Shaab Hamdallah

Depth

19m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Shaab Hamdallah

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

14.1 m/s

Water Temp

26.8°C

Visibility

22.88km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.9s

Air Temperature

27.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shaab Hamdallah
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Dive Score Chart for Shaab Hamdallah

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.933333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.82m, Wind 21 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.6/10.

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

Sunrise at Shaab Hamdallah: 06:00
Sunset at Shaab Hamdallah: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Shaab Hamdallah 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
6:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.82m (3.7s), Wind: 21 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.7m, Wind: 14.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Shaab Hamdallah
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shaab Hamdallah

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 Hamdallah

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 Shaab Hamdallah

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Shaab Hamdallah

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

28.2°C / 82.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Shaab Hamdallah

Shaab Hamdallah shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.1°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m 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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