Shaab Sataya
Why dive here
Shaab Sataya 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 Sataya, or Dolphin Reef, off the coast of Marsa Alam, is a horseshoe-shaped reef that really delivers on its nickname. We’ve spent hours here, often with a pod of spinner dolphins zipping past, sometimes even circling back for another look. The southern section of the reef is a good spot for a drift, with enough soft coral and schooling anthias to keep things interesting if the dolphins are playing hard to get. It’s a pretty relaxed dive, generally sheltered from strong currents, making it ideal for newer divers or anyone looking for a chilled-out Red Sea experience with a strong chance of a memorable encounter.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Sataya
Shaab Sataya Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab Sataya, 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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