Sharm Yanbu
Protected Area
محمية ينبع الساحلية
Why dive here
Sharm Yanbu lies in a species-rich stretch of Yanbu, with 60+ marine species recorded in the area. Water ranges 25-31°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sharm Yanbu offers a decent Red Sea experience, though it's not the superstar of the region. You'll find the usual suspects here: butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and sometimes a passing reef shark if you're lucky. It's a solid choice for a relaxed day of diving, good for shaking off the rust or just enjoying some quiet time underwater. We'd suggest it for divers who appreciate convenience and aren't chasing a specific big animal encounter.
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Saudi Diving Center
Opal Diving Club
Yanbu Diver
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sharm Yanbu
Sharm Yanbu Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sharm Yanbu, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (24.07, 37.85) (7km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
29°C
85°F · Range: 26.1–32.2°C
Air Temperature
30°C
86°F
Wind Speed
7.93 m/s
15.4 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1009.3 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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