Anemone City - Sharm el-Sheikh

Anemone City, true to its name, delivers on the anemone front. We're talking large patches of them, often Sebae Anemones, swaying gently on the reef plateau. It’s a good spot to really slow down and watch the resident clown surgeonfish darting in and out, or maybe a shy Candelamoa Parrotfish chewing on the coral nearby. Keep an eye out into the blue too, because while they're not a daily occurrence, we’ve had some fantastic encounters with various dolphin species here, and even the occasional whale shark cruising by. It’s a comfortable, relatively shallow dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon with plenty to observe.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.727442, 34.258854
Type
reef

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Anemone City

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

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

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Anemone City

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