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Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

Located approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes southeast of Elgouna, this dive site in Egypt is renowned as one of the top spots in the area. Stretching about 200 meters in length, it boasts a diverse array of hard and soft coral formations. With inviting sloping drop-offs on both sides, it offers an exhilarating experience for drift divers as well as technical divers.

This site is widely known for its abundant marine life, attracting divers with its fascinating species such as moray eels, stone fish, scorpionfish, crocodile fish, eagle rays, dolphins, tunas, groupers, and snapper fish. The crystal-clear waters provide a visibility of 25 meters, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in the aquatic wonders below. With a maximum depth of 24 meters, this dive site caters to both beginners and advanced divers.

For those seeking an extraordinary underwater adventure, this location is conveniently situated near Shaab Umm Gamar in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Discover the enchantment of this remarkable dive site and unravel the mysteries of the deep sea.

Diving Conditions Score for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

7
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

Depth

24m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

Wave Height

0.96m

Wind Speed

29 m/s

Water Temp

26.5°C

Visibility

21.7km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4s

Air Temperature

30.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar
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Dive Score Chart for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.053333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.88m, Wind 22.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.9799999999999995/10.

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

Sunrise at Shaabruhr Umm Gamar: 06:00
Sunset at Shaabruhr Umm Gamar: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Shaabruhr Umm Gamar 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
17:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.88m (3.9s), Wind: 22.2 m/s

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Best Night
21:00

Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 20.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

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 Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

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 Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

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

Ideal Conditions for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Shaabruhr Umm Gamar

Shaabruhr Umm Gamar shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.2°C) and January the coldest (11.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.0m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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