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IntermediateBoat entry

Shark Observatory

South Sinai, Egypt
Open Water suggested5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Shark Observatory at a glance

Shark Observatory is a 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, Jackfish / trevally, and Napoleon wrasse. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h 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: Sheer wall with deep drop-off; currents; caves and overhangs

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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 4.1 km from site · graded 2h 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: Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, 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. Jan63%24°C1.0 m
  2. Feb38%23°C1.2 m
  3. Mar58%23°C0.9 m
  4. Apr61%24°C1.0 m
  5. May55%25°C1.0 m
  6. Jun63%27°C0.9 m
  7. Jul73%29°C0.8 m
  8. Aug65%30°C1.0 m
  9. Sep73%29°C1.0 m
  10. Oct75%28°C1.0 m
  11. Nov67%27°C0.9 m
  12. Dec63%25°C1.0 m

October 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

  • BarracudaCommonly seen
  • Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • Grey reef sharkSeasonal
  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • TurtleOccasionally seen
  • GlassfishCommonly seen
  • TunaSeasonal

Fills & rentals nearby

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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.

boatcavedriftreefwall

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

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