Egypt

Sha'ab El Erg

5–20 mMax Depth

boatEntry

51Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal91/100

Waves

0.9 m

4.0 s

Swell

0.2 m

4.5 s

Current speed

0.6 km/h

flowing toward S

Water temperature

25.9°C

Wind

39.3 km/h

→ NW

Sea level

-0.1 m

rising

WavesWatch

SwellCalm

Current speedCalm

Planning window

12:00–13:00

Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

Tue, Oct 20Watch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature25.9°C

TodayWatch

Waves0.8–0.9 mCurrent speed0.8 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C

TomorrowWatch

Waves0.5–0.9 mCurrent speed1.0 km/h maxWater temperature25.6°C

Fri, Oct 23Watch

Waves0.5–0.8 mCurrent speed0.7 km/h maxWater temperature25.7°C

Next 72 hours

08:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

14:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 25.9°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.8°C

02:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 25.8°C

08:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.7°C

14:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.8 km/h

Water temperature: 25.7°C

20:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.6°C

02:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 1.0 km/h

Water temperature: 25.6°C

08:00

Waves: 0.9 m

Current speed: 0.6 km/h

Water temperature: 25.5°C

14:00

Waves: 0.8 m

Current speed: 0.9 km/h

Water temperature: 25.6°C

20:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.4 km/h

Water temperature: 25.6°C

02:00

Waves: 0.6 m

Current speed: 0.7 km/h

Water temperature: 25.7°C

Catalog depth5–20 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

Year-round

Peak month

Aug 28.7°

Jan23.2°

Feb22.4°

Mar22.4°

Apr23.0°

May24.8°

Jun26.1°

Jul27.8°

Aug28.7°

Sep27.7°

Oct27.5°

Nov26.3°

Dec24.6°

Current: mild

Typical visibility: 20 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

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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

Sea goldie

Pseudanthias squamipinnis

DeepLog3

Daisy parrotfish

Chlorurus sordidus

DeepLog2

Devil firefish

Pterois miles

DeepLog2

Moray eel

Gymnothorax javanicus

DeepLog2

Paletail damsel

Pomacentrus trichrourus

DeepLog2

Red Sea butterflyfish

Chaetodon larvatus

DeepLog2

Yellowbar angelfish

Pomacanthus maculosus

DeepLog2

Arabian angelfish

Pomacanthus asfur

DeepLog1

Blackeye thicklip

Hemigymnus melapterus

DeepLog1

Blackside hawkfish

Paracirrhites forsteri

DeepLog1

Broomtail wrasse

Cheilinus lunulatus

DeepLog1

Candelamoa parrotfish

Hipposcarus harid

DeepLog1

These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.

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