Sheik Malek
Seagrass meadow adorned with captivating coral blocks, offering an exquisite underwater experience. Accessible via the reef top, this dive site in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate enthralls divers of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Brace yourself for an enchanting encounter with beautiful table corals, frequent sightings of dugongs and turtles, and abundant schooling fish. With a maximum depth of 13m and impressive visibility of 17m, this site near Al Qusair on Marsa Aalam Road is a must-visit destination for divers seeking a captivating underwater adventure.
Diving Conditions Score for Sheik Malek
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 Sheik Malek
Depth
13m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Sheik Malek
Wave Height
0.68m
Wind Speed
28.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
24.4km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.7s
Air Temperature
34.9°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sheik Malek
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Dive Score Chart for Sheik Malek
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.798095238095239/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.4m, Wind 19.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.6380952380952385/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sheik Malek: 06:00
Sunset at Sheik Malek: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sheik Malek 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
6:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.4m (3.5s), Wind: 19.7 m/s
Safest Overall
8:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.58m (3.6s), Wind: 27.9 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.48m, Wind: 6 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Sheik MalekAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sheik Malek
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 Sheik Malek
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sheik Malek
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Sheik Malek
Water Temp
28.0°C / 82.4°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.1m / 6.9ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sheik Malek
Sheik Malek shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.6°C) and January the coldest (13.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.1m 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 29, 2026
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