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IntermediateBoat entry

Shark Observatory

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested5–30 m (16–98 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Shark Observatory at a glance

Shark Observatory is an intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Barracuda, Glassfish, and Tuna. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

No window today· next: tomorrow 7:00–19:00 · favorable

Forecast for this hour · 20:00 · run under 1 h ago
0.3 m (0.9 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

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

Site hazards: Sheer wall with deep drop-off; currents; caves and overhangs

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Dive windows this week

SunNo window

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

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 14 kn wind (1.2 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 7 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

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 6:25 · Sunrise 6:49 · Sunset 18:04 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 4.1 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:18 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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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: Barracuda, Glassfish, Anthias
Best time: Year-round; summer for pelagics

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, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  2. February, 38% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 21 knots
  3. March, 58% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  4. April, 61% 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 18 knots
  5. May, 55% 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 19 knots
  6. June, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  7. July, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 65% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.3 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  9. September, 73% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  10. October, 75% 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 17 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 67% 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 17 knots
  12. December, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (78°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots

October has typically 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

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

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

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The most northerly dive of Ras Mohammed National Park, named for the clifftop lookout above it, located at the southern entrance to Marsa Bareika bay. Here the steep wall of Ras Mohammed, riddled with caves and overhangs, meets the gentle slope of the bay, offering wall diving with good coral cover and the chance of passing pelagics.

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Sheer wall with deep drop-off; currents; caves and overhangs

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