

Best for beginner divers, 6-13m, boat entry.
Marsa Shabir is a reef dive site in the Strait of Tiran, Egypt, accessible only by boat. This site is well suited to beginners due to the absence of currents and a shallow depth profile ranging from 6 to 13 metres. Visibility at the site typically measures between 5 and 10 metres. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 23C to 30C. Given the shallow depths and lack of current, the site is ideal for morning dives when natural light penetration is at its peak. Facilities are not fixed at the location, so divers should coordinate with local boat operators in Sharm el Sheikh.
27.99242, 34.48542
Do not miss the entrance if you are going clockwise, otherwise you are outside on the other side of the reef with current and can hardly be seen from your boat crew.
Boat access is required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-13m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
None
Yes, the site is well suited to new divers because there are no currents and the depth remains shallow.
The depth at this reef site ranges from 6 to 13 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to access the reef.
While the site is a reef dive, the shallow depths of 6 to 13 metres may allow for snorkelling depending on the boat operator's policies.
Water temperatures range from 23C to 30C, with monthly averages varying from 23C in February and March to 30C in August.
Diving at Marsa Shabir in Sharm el Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Marsa Shabir in Sharm el Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.