Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House
Protected Area
Tourism Development Area I
Why dive here
With 52+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House offers some of Deep South's richest reef diving. Water ranges 22-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shaab Samadai, or Dolphin House as it's more commonly known, is a horseshoe-shaped reef out in the Egyptian Red Sea's Deep South. Its sheltered lagoon is a well-known resting spot for spinner dolphins, so we often spend time here on the surface watching them. Underwater, the reef itself is pretty healthy, with plenty of table corals and anemones dotted around. It’s a gentle dive, maxing out at 19m, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed drift inside the lagoon. Just keep an eye out for currents if you venture to the outer edges.
Typical Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 19m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House
Dive shops near Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House
Red Sea Diving Safari - Nakari Village
Scuba World Divers - Lagoon View
Blue Submarine Diving Center Gemma Hotel
Reef Oasis Dive Club - Suakin Marsa Alam
Scuba Store Dive Shop
Wanderlust Blue
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House
Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab Samadai / Dolphin House, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (25.3, 34.78) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
81°F · Range: 25.7–28.9°C
Air Temperature
29°C
83°F
Wind Speed
7.55 m/s
14.7 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1011.6 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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