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IntermediateBoat entry

Sha'ab Mahmud

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested3–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Sha'ab Mahmud at a glance

Sha'ab Mahmud is an intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 3–30 m (10–98 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Napoleon wrasse, Anthias, and Bluespotted stingray. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 1h ago
0.8 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 28°C

Site hazards: Exposed to wind and swell on the outer reef; shallow reef and navigable passages require care; tidal flow through the cracks

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Dive windows this week

Best: Wed
Fri—
Sat7:00–12:00
Sun7:00–15:00
Mon7:00–14:00
Tue7:00–14:00
Wed7:00–12:00
Thu7:00–18:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:03 · Sunrise 6:27 · Sunset 18:53 · all windows sit within daylight

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.5 km from site · graded 1h 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.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Bluespotted stingray, Grouper
Best time: Calmer summer months for the exposed outer reef

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. Jan77%24°C0.8 m
  2. Feb52%22°C1.0 m
  3. Mar70%23°C0.8 m
  4. Apr61%23°C0.9 m
  5. May56%25°C0.9 m
  6. Jun50%27°C0.9 m
  7. Jul74%29°C0.7 m
  8. Aug53%29°C0.9 m
  9. Sep72%28°C0.9 m
  10. Oct80%27°C0.9 m
  11. Nov82%27°C0.8 m
  12. Dec81%25°C0.8 m

November 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

Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

A large coral reef and lagoon system, also known as Beacon Rock, lying roughly 7 miles west of Ras Mohammed National Park and fringing the southern tip of a large sheltered lagoon. The complex offers a mix of sheltered lagoon diving and exposed outer reef, and is the location of the celebrated SS Dunraven wreck on its southern edge.

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Exposed to wind and swell on the outer reef; shallow reef and navigable passages require care; tidal flow through the cracks

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