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    Marsa Baryka dive site
    24m
    Beginner
    Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Marsa Baryka

    Best months: Oct–Dec

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    محمية رأس محمد

    Why dive here

    Marsa Baryka 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
    Charactermax 24m

    Marsa Baryka is an easy shore dive, often used for training. You’ll find a gently sloping sandy bottom with scattered coral heads down to 24m. It's a relaxed spot for beginners to get comfortable, with chances to spot a cuttlefish or an occasional eagle ray cruising through. Visibility can vary, but it’s generally calm.

    Typical Marsa Baryka Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m24m max~30 min estimated bottom time

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

    Safety Notes

    Depth of 24m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Marsa Baryka

    Marsa Baryka Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Marsa Baryka, 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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