Safaga, Egypt

    Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site

    Best months: May–Jul

    Why dive here

    Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site is a dive where divers can encounter humpback whales, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeMay–Jul
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeHumpback Whales, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water22-30°C · warmest July, August, September

    The Salem Express sits upright on the seabed, a somber monument to a terrible night in 1991. You’ll find her at a depth accessible to most advanced divers, though entering the wreck itself demands experience and respect for the site. Sunlight still filters into some of the upper decks, illuminating passenger belongings, even a few toy cars, scattered as if the ship might sail again. It's a poignant dive, definitely not one for chasing big fish or pristine coral, but for those who appreciate maritime history and a dive that resonates long after you surface.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site

    Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Salem Express Diving at this Tragic, Historic Site, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.49, 34.08) (12km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.4–29°C

    Current Speed

    28.79 cm/s

    Direction: S (159.7°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.07 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    38.69 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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