Sharm Taahtany
Why dive here
Sharm Taahtany is a reef dive where divers can encounter humpback whales, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 22-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sharm Taahtany is a mellow Safaga dive, topping out at 21 meters. It’s a good spot for beginners or anyone looking for an easy, relaxed dive. You'll drift over a sandy slope dotted with coral heads, often finding blue-spotted rays resting on the bottom and schools of goatfish sifting through the sand. It’s not an adrenaline rush, but it’s a calm introduction to the Red Sea.
Typical Sharm Taahtany Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 21m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Sharm Taahtany
Dive shops near Sharm Taahtany
Euro-Divers Utopia Beach Club
SeaWorld Diving Center
Red Sea Fun Dive
Atlantik Diving Center
Ducks Diving Quesier
Coraya Divers Red Sea
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sharm Taahtany
Sharm Taahtany Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sharm Taahtany, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (26.49, 34.08) (12km away)
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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