Soug Bahar
Divesite: Sand Bay with Canyons and Caves, Best for Advanced Divers
Located in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, the Sand Bay dive site offers an exciting underwater adventure for advanced divers. With an entry point through canyons and caves, this dive site is marked with a visible rope guiding divers along the main route. The maximum depth reaches 30 meters, while the recommended depth for diving is 19 meters.
Marinelife enthusiasts will be thrilled to encounter a diversity of species, including barracudas, scorpion fish, snapper, glassfish, and lionfish. There is also an intriguing cave beneath the reef waiting to be explored. The current predominantly flows from north to south.
Accessible within approximately 30 minutes by minibus in the north direction, the Sand Bay dive site is conveniently located near Wadi Umm Gheig. However, please note that this dive site does not offer a reef suitable for snorkeling.
When planning your diving expedition in Egypt, be sure to include the Sand Bay dive site for an unforgettable experience.
Located in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, the Sand Bay dive site offers an exciting underwater adventure for advanced divers. With an entry point through canyons and caves, this dive site is marked with a visible rope guiding divers along the main route. The maximum depth reaches 30 meters, while the recommended depth for diving is 19 meters.
Marinelife enthusiasts will be thrilled to encounter a diversity of species, including barracudas, scorpion fish, snapper, glassfish, and lionfish. There is also an intriguing cave beneath the reef waiting to be explored. The current predominantly flows from north to south.
Accessible within approximately 30 minutes by minibus in the north direction, the Sand Bay dive site is conveniently located near Wadi Umm Gheig. However, please note that this dive site does not offer a reef suitable for snorkeling.
When planning your diving expedition in Egypt, be sure to include the Sand Bay dive site for an unforgettable experience.
Diving Conditions Score for Soug Bahar
6.6
Above AverageDecent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Soug Bahar
Depth
19m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for Soug Bahar
Wave Height
1.36m
Wind Speed
35.3 m/s
Water Temp
27.1°C
Visibility
24.26km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
5.1s
Air Temperature
31.1°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Soug Bahar
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Dive Score Chart for Soug Bahar
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.319999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 15.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 7.24360824742268/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Soug Bahar: 06:00
Sunset at Soug Bahar: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Soug Bahar 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
17:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.95s), Wind: 15.2 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 9.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Soug BaharAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Soug Bahar
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 Soug Bahar
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 Soug Bahar
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.6
February
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Soug Bahar
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 Soug Bahar
Soug Bahar 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 22, 2026
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