Shark’s Bay
This reef is teeming with unique and fascinating species including popcorn shrimp, mangrove jellyfish, different types of rays, giant morays, pipefish, and plenty of juvenile fish. Whether you're looking for a fun diving experience or a place to teach, Sharks Bay offers everything you need. The site boasts a sandy beach entrance right at the start of the reef, with plateaus at various depths suitable for teaching different courses.
Explore the confined area and you'll discover crocodile fish, flounders, and surgeonfish. Near the jetty, you'll find a resident pipefish, giant grouper, clownfish, and a family of batfish. Follow the sandy slope and you may come across turtles, napoleons, giant morays, and even manta rays. At a depth of 30 meters, there's a pinnacle adorned with glassfish and various shrimp species, accompanied by a remarkable cleaning station where shrimp jump onto you. Don't miss the barracuda nursery either.
On the other side of the site, a beautiful canyon awaits, descending to technical depths for those looking for a more challenging dive. Following the reef, you'll encounter octopi, rays, baby morays, and during night dives, an abundance of lobsters and calamari. This diverse underwater paradise is undoubtedly one of the best sites to explore in Sharm el-Sheikh. Additionally, Sharks Bay offers exceptional conditions for underwater photography, with minimal current and excellent lighting throughout the day.
Maximize your diving experience at Sharks Bay, Egypt, with a visibility of 22m and a maximum depth of 19m. The site caters to divers of all levels, making it suitable for beginner and advanced divers alike. Located close to Sea Magic Resort on Al Sheikh Zaid Street, Al Nabq, Shark's Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt (ZIP: 46921), this is a must-visit destination for any diving enthusiast.
Diving Conditions Score for Shark’s Bay
Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Shark’s Bay
Depth
19m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Shark’s Bay
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
35 m/s
Water Temp
27.7°C
Visibility
23.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
28.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Shark’s Bay
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 8.089953051643192/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.3m, Wind 13.9 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.41771144278607/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Shark’s Bay 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: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.3m (3.55s), Wind: 13.9 m/s
Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.44m, Wind: 31.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Shark’s BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Shark’s Bay
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’s Bay
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Shark’s Bay
Ideal Conditions for Shark’s Bay
Water Temp
22.8°C / 73.0°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Shark’s Bay
Shark’s Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.8°C) and December the coldest (18.8°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 21, 2026