Shaab Zabargad
Zabargad Reef is an excellent option for those seeking an easy dive experience. It offers short and straightforward navigation, even on windy days. This site boasts one of the best hard coral gardens and a sandy bottom plateau that leads to a stunning drop-off.
Divers at Zabargad Reef can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including Nemo clownfish, turtles, lionfish, slugs, bannerfish, crocodile fish, octopuses, and scorpion fish. The coral garden here is particularly impressive.
Located in Egypt, Zabargad Reef is situated close to Mersa Wadi Lehama in the Red Sea Governorate. With a visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Experience the beauty of Zabargad Reef during your next diving expedition in Egypt.
Divers at Zabargad Reef can expect to encounter a variety of marine life, including Nemo clownfish, turtles, lionfish, slugs, bannerfish, crocodile fish, octopuses, and scorpion fish. The coral garden here is particularly impressive.
Located in Egypt, Zabargad Reef is situated close to Mersa Wadi Lehama in the Red Sea Governorate. With a visibility of 23 meters and a maximum depth of 22 meters, this dive site caters to divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced and expert divers.
Experience the beauty of Zabargad Reef during your next diving expedition in Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for Shaab Zabargad
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shaab Zabargad
Depth
22m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Shaab Zabargad
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
21.8 m/s
Water Temp
27.9°C
Visibility
28.82km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
29.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shaab Zabargad
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Dive Score Chart for Shaab Zabargad
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.103333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 9.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.734212454212454/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Shaab Zabargad: 06:00
Sunset at Shaab Zabargad: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Shaab Zabargad 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.74m (5s), Wind: 9.3 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 16.5 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shaab ZabargadAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shaab Zabargad
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 Zabargad
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 Shaab Zabargad
December
Score: 8.7
January
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Shaab Zabargad
Water Temp
27.9°C / 82.2°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shaab Zabargad
Shaab Zabargad shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.2°C) and January the coldest (15.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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 20, 2026
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