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Shabha

Located just under an hour south of El Gouna, in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, lies the exquisite reef block of Shabha. This stunning dive site offers a shallow diving experience, with the top of the reef starting just beneath the water's surface and extending down to a maximum depth of 14m. Exploring the entire reef will take approximately one hour, allowing divers to fully immerse themselves in its beauty. On the eastern side of the reef, there are additional attractions in the form of pinnacles.

Shabha reef is teeming with vibrant marine life, including antias, glass fish, and various other reef fishes. This underwater paradise also offers encounters with fascinating creatures such as stone fish, scorpion fish, and lion fish, which can be found scattered throughout the reef. Bringing a camera along on your dive is highly recommended, as the experience feels akin to exploring an underwater aquarium.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 23 meters, Shabha offers a crystal-clear view of the incredible underwater ecosystem. This dive site is particularly suitable for beginners, providing an accessible and captivating diving adventure. Whether you're a novice diver or seasoned explorer, Shabha's remarkable beauty and diverse marine life are sure to leave a lasting impression.

Plan your next dive and embrace the wonders of Shabha, an unforgettable diving destination near El Gouna, Egypt.

Diving Conditions Score for Shabha

7.9
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Shabha

Depth

14m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Shabha

Wave Height

0.54m

Wind Speed

19.1 m/s

Water Temp

25.8°C

Visibility

21.7km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.15s

Air Temperature

29°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shabha
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Dive Score Chart for Shabha

Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.033333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.68m, Wind 20.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.573333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Shabha: 06:00
Sunset at Shabha: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Shabha 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: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.68m (3.4s), Wind: 20.5 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 18.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Shabha
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shabha

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 Shabha

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 Shabha

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Shabha

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.7°C / 72.9°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Shabha

Shabha shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.7°C) and December the coldest (18.7°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.

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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