Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Beacon Rock

    Best months: Oct–Dec

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    Why dive here

    Beacon Rock is a dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water23-30°C · warmest July, August, September

    Beacon Rock, just off Sharm el-Sheikh, is a solid choice when you want a reliable dive without venturing too far. It's essentially a rocky outcrop, but don't let that simplicity fool you; the rock face itself provides plenty of nooks and crannies for resident blennies and gobies. We’ve had pleasant encounters here with schools of fusiliers darting around, and it's one of those spots where you might, just might, catch a glimpse of a passing dolphin pod if you're lucky and the conditions are right. It’s a comfortable dive, suitable for most experience levels, especially if you’re looking for a relaxed afternoon in the water after a more challenging morning.

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    Conditions

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    Beacon Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Beacon Rock, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.85, 34.27) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.1–29°C

    Current Speed

    15.26 cm/s

    Direction: SW (211.6°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.073 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    38.63 PSU

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

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