Shark & Yolanda Reef
Sharm el Sheikh Dive Site - Explore the Famous Pinnacles and Sunken Wrecks
Discover the most renowned dive site near Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, suitable for divers of all levels. With an abundance of dive possibilities on these stunning reefs, it's a diver's paradise. The site comprises three remarkable pinnacles: Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, and Satellite Reef.
Yolanda Reef offers more than just mesmerizing marine life. As you navigate through its depths, you'll stumble upon remnants of the sunken Yolanda wreck, including intriguing sights like toilets and a mast.
Beyond the encompassing reefs, you'll find yourself surrounded by impressive schools of batfish, barracudas, snappers, and jacks. The diverse underwater world invites advanced and expert divers to witness cleaning stations, magnificent rays, and graceful turtles.
With a remarkable visibility of 25m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site guarantees awe-inspiring adventures for those seeking an extraordinary diving experience.
Location: Yolanda Bay, Ras Mohamed Entrance Road, Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, Egypt.
Discover the most renowned dive site near Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, suitable for divers of all levels. With an abundance of dive possibilities on these stunning reefs, it's a diver's paradise. The site comprises three remarkable pinnacles: Shark Reef, Yolanda Reef, and Satellite Reef.
Yolanda Reef offers more than just mesmerizing marine life. As you navigate through its depths, you'll stumble upon remnants of the sunken Yolanda wreck, including intriguing sights like toilets and a mast.
Beyond the encompassing reefs, you'll find yourself surrounded by impressive schools of batfish, barracudas, snappers, and jacks. The diverse underwater world invites advanced and expert divers to witness cleaning stations, magnificent rays, and graceful turtles.
With a remarkable visibility of 25m and a maximum depth of 24m, this dive site guarantees awe-inspiring adventures for those seeking an extraordinary diving experience.
Location: Yolanda Bay, Ras Mohamed Entrance Road, Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for Shark & Yolanda Reef
6.9
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shark & Yolanda Reef
Depth
24m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
advanced
expert
Weather Conditions for Shark & Yolanda Reef
Wave Height
0.64m
Wind Speed
12.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
24.68km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.95s
Air Temperature
33.6°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Shark & Yolanda Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Shark & Yolanda Reef
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.2/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.74m, Wind 19.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.026666666666667/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Shark & Yolanda Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Shark & Yolanda Reef: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Shark & Yolanda Reef 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
12:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.74m (3.85s), Wind: 19.8 m/s
Safest Overall
9:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m (3.95s), Wind: 12.9 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 5.6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shark & Yolanda ReefAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shark & Yolanda Reef
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 Shark & Yolanda Reef
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Shark & Yolanda Reef
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Shark & Yolanda Reef
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
April
Visibility
14.8m / 48.6ft
December
Wave Height
1.2m / 3.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shark & Yolanda Reef
Shark & Yolanda Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.2°C) and January the coldest (12.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026
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