18m
    Beginner
    Safaga, Egypt

    Shaab Claude

    Best months: May–Jul

    Why dive here

    Shaab Claude is a reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 18m

    Shaab Claude is a gentle reef in Safaga, ideal for newer divers. The main attraction here is the swim-throughs, which are wide and well-lit, making them easy to navigate. We often see lionfish tucked into crevices and schools of fusiliers hovering over the hard coral. It’s a relaxed dive, good for getting comfortable with buoyancy.

    Typical Shaab Claude Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m18m max~50 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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab Claude

    Shaab Claude Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Shaab Claude, 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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