Shabha
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
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
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
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.
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.
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.68m (3.4s), Wind: 20.5 m/s
Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 18.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for ShabhaAlpha
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
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Shabha
Ideal Conditions for Shabha
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026