St John's Reefs
Why dive here
St John's Reefs is a 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.
St. John’s has a reputation, and we think it earns it. Down in Egypt’s southern Red Sea, these reefs really pop, feeling healthier than many we’ve seen further north. You’ll find walls draped in soft corals, punctuated by swim-throughs and small caves that make for some dramatic light play, especially when the visibility is good, which it often is here. Keep an eye out for reef sharks patrolling the deeper sections; we’ve had some good luck spotting silvertips and even a hammerhead or two on dawn dives. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate vibrant coral and don't mind a bit of a journey to get there.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for St John's Reefs
St John's Reefs Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for St John's Reefs, 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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