Ras Shona

Africa › Egypt

Ras Shona

8–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
92Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.6 m
4.2 s
Swell
0.5 m
4.0 s
Current speed
0.3 km/h
flowing toward SE
Water temperature
30.0°C
Wind
18.2 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
00:3000:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves0.6–1.5 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature30.0°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves0.6–1.2 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature29.8°C
Next 72 hours
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 30.1°C
06:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
12:00
Waves: 1.5 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
18:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
00:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
12:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.6 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
18:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.0 km/h
Water temperature: 29.8°C
06:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.3 km/h
Water temperature: 29.7°C
12:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 29.9°C
18:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 30.0°C
Catalog depth8–35 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Oct-May

Peak month

Aug 29.4°

Jan23.2°
Feb22.6°
Mar22.8°
Apr23.7°
May25.4°
Jun26.9°
Jul28.5°
Aug29.4°
Sep28.6°
Oct27.6°
Nov26.2°
Dec24.4°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Ribbontail stingray
Taeniura lymma
DeepLog13
Picasso triggerfish
Rhinecanthus assasi
DeepLog6
Bluespotted cornetfish
Fistularia commersonii
DeepLog5
Live sharksucker
Echeneis naucrates
DeepLog5
Moontail bullseye
Priacanthus hamrur
DeepLog5
Red Sea bannerfish
Heniochus intermedius
DeepLog5
Arabian monocle bream
Scolopsis ghanam
DeepLog4
Blackside hawkfish
Paracirrhites forsteri
DeepLog4
Broomtail wrasse
Cheilinus lunulatus
DeepLog4
Red Sea chevron butterflyfish
Chaetodon paucifasciatus
DeepLog4
Red Sea melon butterflyfish
Chaetodon austriacus
DeepLog4
Sea goldie
Pseudanthias squamipinnis
DeepLog4
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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