Shaab Said South
Protected Area
Tourism Development Area II
Why dive here
Shaab Said South 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 South offers a quiet drift along a sloping reef. You’ll spot reef fish like the Hotlips Triplefin in the shallows, while the blue often reveals passing pods of dolphins, including Indian Ocean bottlenose and even false killer whales. It’s a site for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and pelagic encounters.
Typical Shaab Said South Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Said South
Shaab Said South Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab Said South, 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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