Foul Bay
Why dive here
Foul Bay is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, humpback whales, oceanic whitetip sharks, sea turtles and spinner dolphins. Water ranges 23-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Foul Bay, south of Ras Banas and stretching to the Sudanese border, is a bit of a mixed bag, but it’s worth the journey. Most divers come for the tunnels at Caves, a truly impressive network that feels like exploring an ancient, submerged city. Beyond that star attraction, you’ll find other scattered reefs and a wreck, though details on the wreck are a bit sparse – part of the adventure, we suppose. It’s a good spot for those who enjoy exploration and don't mind a bit of a journey to get off the beaten path.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Foul Bay
Foul Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Foul Bay, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
83°F · Range: 27.3–30°C
Current Speed
3.61 cm/s
Direction: SE (146.3°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.07 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.47 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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