Shaab El Shaga
Why dive here
Shaab El Shaga 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.
Shaab El Shaga, just offshore from Marsa Alam, gives us a solid, easy dive. It’s a good spot for a second or third dive of the day, with generally calm conditions. We've often seen grey dolphins cruising through the deeper water here, a real treat when they decide to hang around. The reef itself is healthy, plenty of the usual Red Sea suspects like angelfish and butterflyfish flitting about. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a consistently pleasant dive for all experience levels, especially if you’re hoping for a dolphin encounter.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab El Shaga
Shaab El Shaga Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab El Shaga, 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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