15-40m
    Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
    محمية رأس محمد

    Shark Observatory

    Best months: Oct–Dec

    Protected Area

    محمية رأس محمد

    Why dive here

    Shark Observatory is a wall 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
    CharacterWall dive · max 15-40m
    StandoutDramatic wall topography

    Shark Observatory is a solid choice when you're diving the Ras Mohammed National Park. We like it for its dramatic wall, which drops pretty steeply, creating some serious depth. Look out for the resident school of Threadfin, a shimmering silver cloud that often hangs off the corner. You'll likely spot plenty of reef fish, like Red Sea Clown Surgeons and the occasional Pharaoh Cuttlefish tucked into a crevice. It’s a nice drift dive if the currents are running, suitable for most experience levels, but keep an eye on your depth. We’ve even seen dolphins pass by here, usually the Indian Ocean bottlenose.

    Typical Shark Observatory Dive Profile

    5m10m15mSafety Stop0m15m max~50 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

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

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shark Observatory

    Shark Observatory Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Shark Observatory, 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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