Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Beacon Rock

    Best months: Jan, Mar–Dec

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    محمية رأس محمد

    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.

    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

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Beacon Rock

    Beacon Rock Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Beacon Rock, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data

    August Averages

    Sea Temperature

    29.86°C

    86°F

    Current Speed

    12.53 cm/s

    Direction: SW (208.6°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.065 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    38.5 PSU

    Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)

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