Shaab Sharm
Protected Area
Tourism Development Area I
Why dive here
Shaab Sharm 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 Sharm, about 12km out from the Marsa Alam coast, is a proper Red Sea wall dive. The eastern point is our preferred spot, where a plateau sits between 17 and 35 metres. We often find big schools of fusiliers here, sometimes so thick they block out the sun, and the coral growth is always healthy. Keep an eye out into the blue for bigger pelagics, especially around the drop-off – we’ve had luck spotting dolphins and the occasional whale shark cruising by. It’s a good one for experienced divers who appreciate a strong current and dramatic topography.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Sharm
Shaab Sharm Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab Sharm, 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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