Sham El Sheikh, Ss Thistlegorm Shipwreck / Red Sea

Egypt

Sham El Sheikh, Ss Thistlegorm Shipwreck / Red Sea

15–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
1Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.1 m
4.3 s
Swell
0.1 m
5.2 s
Current speed
0.9 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.1°C
Wind
43.5 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:00–19:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.1 mCurrent speed1.5 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
TomorrowChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
Thu, Oct 22Challenging
Waves0.6–1.1 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.6–1.0 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.4°C
Next 72 hours
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 0.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
11:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
17:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
23:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
05:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
11:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
05:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.2 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
Catalog depth15–30 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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Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Year-round

Peak month

Aug 28.2°

Jan22.9°
Feb22.2°
Mar22.2°
Apr22.8°
May24.4°
Jun25.7°
Jul27.3°
Aug28.2°
Sep27.3°
Oct27.1°
Nov26.0°
Dec24.3°
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

wrecksalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

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
Stonefish
Synanceia verrucosa
DeepLog1
Gymnothorax javanicus
Nearby OBIS observations10
Pterois miles
Nearby OBIS observations10
Chaetodon fasciatus
Nearby OBIS observations7
Papilloculiceps longiceps
Nearby OBIS observations7
Taeniura lymma
Nearby OBIS observations7
Cheilinus lunulatus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Pomacanthus maculosus
Nearby OBIS observations6
Amphiprion bicinctus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Chaetodon paucifasciatus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Chlorurus sordidus
Nearby OBIS observations5
Epibulus insidiator
Nearby OBIS observations5
These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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