Sha'ab Mahmud
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Sha'ab Mahmud is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sha'ab Mahmud sits in the Strait of Gubal, a proper channel reef that can dish out a good current. We've often found it a handy second or third dive, a good drift when the conditions align. You'll find a nice hard coral wall, healthy and colourful, descending into the depths. Keep an eye out for larger pelagics here; we've had encounters with dolphins, even false killer whales on occasion, usually zipping by in the blue. It’s a solid choice for advanced divers looking for a bit of a ride and some open water excitement.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sha'ab Mahmud
Sha'ab Mahmud Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sha'ab Mahmud, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.85, 34.27) (8km away)
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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