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Marsa Egla

Red Sea Governorate, EgyptDirections
Open Water suggestedShallow seagrass swim-out3–25 m (10–82 ft) depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Marsa Egla at a glance

Marsa Egla is a both dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt with depths of 3–25 m (10–82 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 2 years of archive data. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:04

Forecast for this hour · 17:00 · run 20 h ago
0.2 m (0.7 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 28°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 82°F)

Site hazards: Shallow seagrass swim-out · Occasional surface chop in the bay mouth

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Dive windows this week

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.9 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:21 · Sunrise 6:45 · Sunset 18:04 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 17 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:24 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Best time: Year round; calm bay diveable in poor weather

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. January, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  2. February, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.6 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  3. March, 87% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  4. April, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  5. May, 79% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  6. June, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  9. September, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  10. October, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  11. November, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots
  12. December, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 11 knots

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

Based on 1 year of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site

No recorded sightings data for this site yet. Species lists appear as GBIF records and diver reports accumulate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

Marsa Egla is a large sandy bay about 10 km north of Marsa Alam, entered directly from the beach across shallow water that stays accessible even in rough weather. The bay slopes gently to reefs on its north and south sides, with extensive seagrass meadows in between that occasionally host dugong and frequently green turtles. Easy conditions make it a favourite for shore dives, training and snorkelling.

shore

Shallow seagrass swim-out

Occasional surface chop in the bay mouth

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