

Best for beginner divers, 15-20m, shore & boat entry, strong current.
Sha'ab El Nos is a reef and wall dive site in Saint Johns, Egypt, featuring depths between 15 and 20 metres. The topography includes hard and plate corals, sponges, and tube worms, with sandy areas at the reef base. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, and water temperatures fluctuate between 24C and 31C. The site is suitable for beginners and accessible by boat or shore, though strong currents are a common hazard. Divers should plan to swim into the current at the start of the dive. This location is also suitable for night diving, with typical dive times around 50 minutes.
23.81367, 35.78550
The currents here can run strong, so plan your dive to start into the current and drift back to your exit point rather than fighting it on the way home. Check conditions on the day before entering, as the flow can vary considerably.
Reached by boat from Port Ghalib and resorts near Marsa Alam.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-20m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
24-31°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Jul, Aug
The reef structure supports hard and plate corals, sponges, and tube worms. You may also encounter sea urchins, mollusks, jawfish, goatfish, trevally, and snapper in the surrounding areas.
Yes, Sha'ab El Nos is considered suitable for beginner divers, though you must be prepared for strong currents.
The site reaches depths of 15 to 20 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The site is accessible by both shore and boat entry.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the reef and wall structure can be explored by snorkellers depending on current conditions.
Currents at this site can be strong. It is recommended to check conditions before entering and to swim into the current at the start of your dive.
Diving at Sha'ab El Nos in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha'ab El Nos in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Sha'ab El Nos in Marsa Alam & the Deep South are July and August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.