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Marsa Bareika

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggestedGenerally calm; boat traffic in the bay5–25 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Marsa Bareika at a glance

Marsa Bareika is a boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–25 m (16–82 ft). Typically most favorable Dec · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluespotted stingray, Goatfish, and Butterflyfish. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago
0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Generally calm; boat traffic in the bay

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri
Sun9:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:37 · Sunrise 6:02 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 1.1 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Bluespotted stingray, Goatfish, Butterflyfish
Best time: Year-round; good alternative when outer sites are rough

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan96%22°C0.7 m
  2. Feb81%20°C0.8 m
  3. Mar78%22°C0.7 m
  4. Apr78%23°C0.8 m
  5. May72%24°C0.9 m
  6. Jun78%27°C0.9 m
  7. Jul85%29°C0.7 m
  8. Aug68%29°C1.0 m
  9. Sep74%28°C1.0 m
  10. Oct91%27°C0.9 m
  11. Nov97%25°C0.7 m
  12. Dec98%23°C0.6 m

December hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • Bluespotted stingrayCommonly seen
  • GoatfishCommonly seen
  • ButterflyfishCommonly seen
  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • CornetfishOccasionally seen
  • TurtleOccasionally seen
  • OctopusOccasionally seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

A sheltered bay within Ras Mohammed National Park scattered with colourful coral heads across a sandy bottom. The protected setting supports a diverse fish community and makes it a reliable easy dive when the open-water sites are exposed.

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Generally calm; boat traffic in the bay

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