Shag Rock
Protected Area
شعاب البحر الأحمر
Why dive here
Shag Rock is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shag Rock is an interesting one. It's not the most colourful reef in Sharm, but we've had some memorable encounters here. The site is a good choice for newer divers seeking a relaxed drift. We've seen Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins here, and the resident cowfish are always a treat.
Typical Shag Rock Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Black Pearl - Red Sea
BLUEFORCE 2
Story Divers
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New Waves
Ocean College, Ras Um Sid
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shag Rock
Shag Rock Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shag Rock, 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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