Shaab Said Nord
Protected Area
Tourism Development Area II
Why dive here
Shaab Said Nord 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 Said Nord, off Marsa Alam, is one of those sites we always keep an eye on, especially if we’re hoping for pelagics. It's not a site you visit for intricate reef structures, but rather for the open water surprises. We’ve had some truly fantastic encounters here with pods of bottlenose dolphins cruising by, and even a couple of times, the sleek, dark shapes of false killer whales in the blue. Keep your eyes peeled for those distinctive cowfish near the reef, too. It’s a great spot for experienced divers comfortable with open water, willing to wait patiently for those bigger visitors.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Said Nord
Shaab Said Nord Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab Said Nord, 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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