5-20m
    Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Marsa Bareika

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    محمية رأس محمد

    Why dive here

    Marsa Bareika is a reef 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
    CharacterReef dive · max 5-20m

    Marsa Bareika offers a gentle introduction to the Ras Mohammed National Park, making it a good choice for divers looking for a relaxed experience. We usually drop in early to catch the best of the light. The sandy bottom slopes gradually, dotted with coral heads that are home to Spotted Grouper and the occasional foraging Tail-spot Sweeper. Look closely around the anemones for Clown Surgeonfish. We often find ourselves just drifting along the reef edge, keeping an eye out for Duncker's pipefish in the seagrass patches, a real treat if you spot one. It’s a site that rewards a slow pace and a keen eye.

    Typical Marsa Bareika Dive Profile

    5mSafety Stop0m5m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4117:2011h 38m daylightGolden hour 16:48

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Marsa Bareika

    Marsa Bareika Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Marsa Bareika, 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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