Turtle Bay
Protected Area
محمية رأس محمد
Why dive here
Turtle Bay is a reef dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.
Turtle Bay is a shallow reef dive in Sharm el-Sheikh, ideal for newer divers or those looking for a relaxed afternoon. The maximum depth is 18m, making it an easy profile. Expect to see smaller reef fish weaving through the corals and, true to its name, green sea turtles are regular visitors here. It's a gentle introduction to the Red Sea's house reefs.
Typical Turtle Bay Dive Profile
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to Turtle Bay
Dive shops near Turtle Bay
Sheikh Coast Diving Center
Bubbles Dive Club
Reef Oasis Dive Club - Blue Bay
Scorpion Dive Club
Eagle Divers
Umbi Diving Village
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Turtle Bay
Turtle Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Turtle Bay, 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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