Sodfa
Welcome to our dive site in the beautiful waters of Egypt. This site offers an easy and enjoyable experience for divers of all levels, as well as snorkelers. Explore the sandy plateau and discover an abundance of marine life in the shelters found at the drop off. As you venture deeper, you'll come across coral blocks, pinnacles, and an array of fascinating creatures.
Immerse yourself in the underwater world and encounter stunning porites with tridacna, glassfish, and gorgonians housing elegant longnose hawkfishes. Keep an eye out for graceful rays, vibrant fire coral, and hidden pinnacles where shrimp and moray eels dwell.
With excellent visibility of 27m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site promises a memorable underwater journey. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this location caters to your skills, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Located near LABRANDA Tower Bay (ex Sharm Club), Al Tower Street, Hadabat Om Al Sayed, Tower, Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, Egypt, this dive site offers convenient accessibility.
Explore the wonders of this dive site and create unforgettable memories in Egypt's captivating underwater realm.
Immerse yourself in the underwater world and encounter stunning porites with tridacna, glassfish, and gorgonians housing elegant longnose hawkfishes. Keep an eye out for graceful rays, vibrant fire coral, and hidden pinnacles where shrimp and moray eels dwell.
With excellent visibility of 27m and a maximum depth of 22m, this dive site promises a memorable underwater journey. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, this location caters to your skills, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
Located near LABRANDA Tower Bay (ex Sharm Club), Al Tower Street, Hadabat Om Al Sayed, Tower, Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai, Egypt, this dive site offers convenient accessibility.
Explore the wonders of this dive site and create unforgettable memories in Egypt's captivating underwater realm.
Diving Conditions Score for Sodfa
7.8
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Sodfa
Depth
22m
Visibility
27m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Sodfa
Wave Height
0.7m
Wind Speed
2.1 m/s
Water Temp
27.5°C
Visibility
24.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.05s
Air Temperature
34.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Sodfa
Alpha
Dive Score Chart for Sodfa
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.539099099099099/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 4.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.38691056910569/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Sodfa: 06:00
Sunset at Sodfa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Sodfa 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: 8.5/10
Waves: 0.5m (3.7s), Wind: 4.4 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 8.4/10
Waves: 0.58m, Wind: 1.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for SodfaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Sodfa
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 Sodfa
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.9/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Sodfa
December
Score: 9.3
February
Score: 8.8
November
Score: 8.8
Ideal Conditions for Sodfa
Water Temp
28.0°C / 82.4°F
April
Visibility
16.4m / 53.8ft
December
Wave Height
0.8m / 2.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Sodfa
Sodfa shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (34.6°C) and January the coldest (12.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 0.8m 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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