Tower
Tower Dive Site is a breathtaking underwater destination that boasts a mesmerizing deep canyon, featuring walls that descend vertically for over 120m. This remarkable dive site offers an unparalleled drift diving experience, surrounded by a strikingly beautiful underwater landscape.
Located in Hadabat Om Al Sayed, Tower Dive Site is a haven for marine life enthusiasts. Divers can expect to encounter a diverse range of reef fauna, including vibrant parrotfish, graceful moray eels, and marauding trevallies. Make sure to keep a keen eye out for the elusive cube boxfish, an intriguing sight.
With excellent visibility of up to 25m and a maximum depth of 22m, Tower Dive Site is suitable for divers of various skill levels. Whether you're a beginner seeking an exciting adventure or an advanced diver looking for a new challenge, this site caters to your needs.
Situated in the enchanting region of Sharm el-Sheikh, Tower Dive Site offers a captivating underwater escapade in the beautiful surroundings of Ras Umm Sid, South Sinai. Immerse yourself in this underwater wonderland and explore the vibrant marine ecosystem that calls this area home.
Discover the wonders of Tower Dive Site and experience the thrill of diving in one of Egypt's most captivating locations. Plan your visit today and prepare for an unforgettable underwater journey.
Diving Conditions Score for Tower
Excellent diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Tower
Depth
22m
Visibility
25m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Tower
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
0 m/s
Water Temp
27.4°C
Visibility
24.88km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.15s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Tower
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 9.063333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.7m, Wind 4.3 m/s.Best night dive time: 21:00 with score 8.965873015873017/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Tower 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: 9.1/10
Waves: 0.7m (4.05s), Wind: 4.3 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.64m (4.1s), Wind: 4.6 m/s
Score: 9.0/10
Waves: 0.62m, Wind: 0.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for TowerAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Tower
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 Tower
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Tower
Ideal Conditions for Tower
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 Tower
Tower 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