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Zabargad Turtle Bay

Zabargad (St. John's) Island, offshore southern Red Sea, Egypt
Open Water suggested5–25 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Zabargad Turtle Bay at a glance

Zabargad Turtle Bay is a intermediate boat dive site in Zabargad (St. John's) Island, offshore southern Red Sea, Egypt with depths of 5–25 m (16–82 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Green turtle, Cuttlefish, and Octopus. Recent reports put the water around 30°C (86°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

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

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 30°C · seasonal avg 31°C

Site hazards: Remote location, boat traffic, current outside sheltered areas, night-dive task loading, heat, dehydration, and wildlife disturbance risk around turtles and resting animals.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sat
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 5:38 · Sunrise 6:02 · Sunset 19:21

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.7 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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Green turtle, Cuttlefish, Octopus
Best time: Plan around liveaboard/operator itinerary, wind, sea state, permissions, and conservation guidance; do not treat the calendar alone as dive clearance.

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. Jan71%25°C1.0 m
  2. Feb54%24°C1.2 m
  3. Mar76%24°C0.9 m
  4. Apr76%25°C0.9 m
  5. May76%27°C0.9 m
  6. Jun88%29°C0.7 m
  7. Jul98%31°C0.4 m
  8. Aug87%32°C0.7 m
  9. Sep76%31°C1.0 m
  10. Oct73%29°C0.9 m
  11. Nov82%28°C0.8 m
  12. Dec76%26°C0.9 m

July 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

  • Green turtleCommonly seen
  • CuttlefishCommonly seen
  • OctopusCommonly seen
  • Bluespotted stingrayCommonly seen
  • CrocodilefishOccasionally seen
  • GoatfishCommonly seen
  • ParrotfishCommonly seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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Site details

Turtle Bay on Zabargad Island is a sheltered, sandy-bottomed lagoon known for its abundance of reef fish, cuttlefish, octopus, bluespotted rays and crocodilefish. It is a turtle nesting ground, with green turtles especially present around August. The calm, shallow terrain makes it a relaxed dive and a popular night-dive site.

Remote location, boat traffic, current outside sheltered areas, night-dive task loading, heat, dehydration, and wildlife disturbance risk around turtles and resting animals.

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