St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
St. John’s Island boasts six captivating dive spots known for their vibrant and diverse marine life. These sites, characterized by a combination of thriving hard and soft corals and dynamic currents, have a magnetic effect on large aquatic creatures. Starting at a depth of approximately 9m, the main reef gradually slopes deeper, eventually leading to an enticing drop-off.
Due to the more secluded location of these dive sites and the presence of active sea currents, divers can frequently encounter majestic manta rays, graceful eagle rays, and various species of sharks.
Visibility underwater reaches an impressive 23m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of their surroundings. With a maximum depth of 24m, these sites are best explored by experienced divers.
St. John’s Island is located in Egypt, specifically in the scenic Khanka area of the Red Sea Governorate. Its close proximity to this enchanting region ensures that divers have easy access to this remarkable dive site.
Discover the wonders that await you at St. John’s Island—the perfect destination to embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate.
Due to the more secluded location of these dive sites and the presence of active sea currents, divers can frequently encounter majestic manta rays, graceful eagle rays, and various species of sharks.
Visibility underwater reaches an impressive 23m, allowing divers to fully appreciate the awe-inspiring beauty of their surroundings. With a maximum depth of 24m, these sites are best explored by experienced divers.
St. John’s Island is located in Egypt, specifically in the scenic Khanka area of the Red Sea Governorate. Its close proximity to this enchanting region ensures that divers have easy access to this remarkable dive site.
Discover the wonders that await you at St. John’s Island—the perfect destination to embark on an unforgettable diving adventure in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate.
Diving Conditions Score for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
Depth
24m
Visibility
23m
Experience Level
advanced
Weather Conditions for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
Wave Height
1.24m
Wind Speed
42.2 m/s
Water Temp
28.2°C
Visibility
27.3km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.55s
Air Temperature
29.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
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Dive Score Chart for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.2/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.96m, Wind 19.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 6.986666666666666/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East: 06:00
Sunset at St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East 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: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.96m (5.15s), Wind: 19.3 m/s
Best Night
21:00Score: 7.0/10
Waves: 0.86m, Wind: 29.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) EastAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
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 St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
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 St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
December
Score: 8.9
January
Score: 8.7
November
Score: 8.7
Ideal Conditions for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
Water Temp
26.5°C / 79.7°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.3m / 7.5ft
November
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East
St.John’s Island (Zabargad) East shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (30.0°C) and January the coldest (17.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in November with average wave heights of 2.3m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in November 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 November to January, 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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