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    Sha‘b Maḩmūd dive site
    reef
    5-20m
    Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Sha‘b Maḩmūd

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    محمية رأس محمد

    Why dive here

    Sha‘b Maḩmūd 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

    Sha‘b Maḩmūd offers a good reef dive with a fair chance of dolphin encounters, particularly Long-beaked and Bridled varieties. We’ve also spotted False Killer Whales and Cowfish here. It’s a solid choice for those looking for typical Red Sea reef diving with a touch of pelagic excitement, best suited to divers comfortable with open water.

    Typical Sha‘b Maḩmūd 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.

    Today05:4217:2011h 38m daylightGolden hour 16:49

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sha‘b Maḩmūd

    Sha‘b Maḩmūd Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sha‘b Maḩmūd, 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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