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    St. Johns, Gota Soraya dive site
    pinnacle
    25m
    Beginner
    Marsa Alam, Egypt

    St. Johns, Gota Soraya

    Best months: Sep–Jan

    Why dive here

    St. Johns, Gota Soraya is a pinnacle 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.

    Best timeSep–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Sea Turtles and Spinner Dolphins
    Water23-31°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterPinnacle dive · max 25m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Gota Soraya at St. Johns is a solid pinnacle dive, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed exploration rather than a deep wall. We like it for its manageable depth, topping out around 25m, making it very comfortable for newer divers to really take their time. You'll often find a good selection of reef fish here, parrotfish grazing and anthias schooling around the pinnacle itself. It's a gentle introduction to the St. Johns area, a nice warm-up before tackling some of the more exposed sites.

    Typical St. Johns, Gota Soraya Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m25m max~30 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for St. Johns, Gota Soraya

    St. Johns, Gota Soraya Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for St. Johns, Gota Soraya, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.21, 35.56) (1km away)

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    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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