Sharm El Rashed
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Sharm El Rashed offers some of Hurghada's richest diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sharm El Rashed offers an intermediate dive to a maximum depth of 23m. Expect a decent collection of Red Sea reef fish, with occasional encounters with larger pelagics moving past the drop-off. We've often found schooling bannerfish here, along with moray eels tucked into the reef. It's a solid, straightforward dive, good for those looking to build confidence beyond beginner sites without tackling anything too challenging.
Typical Sharm El Rashed 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 23m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sharm El Rashed
Sharm El Rashed Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sharm El Rashed, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.25, 33.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.2–28°C
Current Speed
29.43 cm/s
Direction: S (170.2°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.69 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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