Shag Rock

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Shag Rock

12–35 mMax Depth
boatEntry
37Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Model conditions signal81/100
Waves
1.2 m
4.4 s
Swell
0.1 m
5.3 s
Current speed
0.6 km/h
flowing toward W
Water temperature
26.1°C
Wind
41.8 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.0 m
falling
WavesChallenging
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
18:00–19:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayChallenging
Waves1.0–1.2 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.1°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.6–1.1 mCurrent speed1.7 km/h maxWater temperature26.3°C
Fri, Oct 23Watch
Waves0.5–1.0 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.5°C
Sat, Oct 24Watch
Waves0.6–0.9 mCurrent speed1.9 km/h maxWater temperature26.6°C
Next 72 hours
06:00
Waves: 1.2 m
Current speed: 0.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
12:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.1°C
18:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.0 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
00:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.7 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
06:00
Waves: 1.1 m
Current speed: 1.1 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
12:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.2°C
18:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 1.6 km/h
Water temperature: 26.3°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
06:00
Waves: 1.0 m
Current speed: 1.4 km/h
Water temperature: 26.4°C
12:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 1.5 km/h
Water temperature: 26.5°C
18:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.9 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
00:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 1.8 km/h
Water temperature: 26.7°C
Catalog depth12–35 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

Mar-May, Sep-Nov

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°
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

pinnaclesalt 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
Red Sea melon butterflyfish
Chaetodon austriacus
DeepLog3
Red Sea bannerfish
Heniochus intermedius
DeepLog2
Red sea butter flyfish
Chaetodon fasciatus
DeepLog2
Rusty parrotfish
Scarus ferrugineus
DeepLog2
Sohal surgeonfish
Acanthurus sohal
DeepLog2
Twotone chromis
Pycnochromis dimidiatus
DeepLog2
Arabian chromis
Chromis flavaxilla
DeepLog1
Blackspotted rubberlip
Plectorhinchus gaterinus
DeepLog1
Black surgeonfish
Acanthurus gahhm
DeepLog1
Bluefin trevally
Caranx melampygus
DeepLog1
Bluethroat triggerfish
Sufflamen albicaudatum
DeepLog1
Brown-spotted spinefoot
Siganus stellatus
DeepLog1
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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