Diving in Sharm el-Sheikh

Explore 95 dive sites in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Dive Site Difficulty in Sharm el-Sheikh

Sharm el-Sheikh has 14 beginner, 3 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Sharm el-Sheikh

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Sharm el-Sheikh

  • محمية رأس محمد - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • محمية نبق - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • محمية أبو جالوم - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • شعاب البحر الأحمر - Developing Resources Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Sharm el-Sheikh - Nearest Airports

  • Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Sharm El Sheikh - 21 km away, approx 37 min travel time
  • Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Hurghada - 89 km away, approx 112 min travel time
  • Neom Bay Airport (NUM), Sharma - 107 km away, approx 131 min travel time

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