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South Oasis

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 species 30 contributors

South Oasis is a year-round Egyptian dive site with active species records and no coral stress indicators.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Family-friendlyShore entry

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Nudibranch

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
9.7 kn
Wave
0.68 m
Water
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (36%)
Now: NNW (343°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.53m

Next: Low at 07:00 (-0.19m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.3 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.19m ▲ 14:00 · +0.03m ▼ 19:00 · -0.11m ▲ 01:00 · +0.01m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.6 · high Air PM2.513 · moderate 06:28 18:42
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15 0.84 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 0.86 7 0mm
09-21 10.6 0.68 7 0mm
09-22 11.3 0.66 7 0mm
09-23 14.1 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 0.9 7 0mm
09-25 14.3 1.04 7 0mm

About this spot

South Oasis sits in Egypt's Red Sea region as an accessible diving destination. The site draws divers year-round, suggesting stable conditions across seasons. No marine protected area restrictions apply, making entry straightforward for visiting divers. Community data supports the site's viability. Twelve species observations have been documented, providing insight into resident marine life. Three community videos offer visual reference for pre-dive planning and experience sharing among the diving community. Coral health at South Oasis shows no bleaching stress, a positive indicator for the reef ecosystem. This status reflects favorable environmental conditions and makes the site worthwhile for divers interested in healthy coral structure and biodiversity. While depth, visibility, and water temperature specifics remain unreported, year-round accessibility and stable coral conditions suggest South Oasis works as a consistent choice for Egyptian Red Sea diving.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Marine life

Nudibranch

Dive types

Reef

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3864km · ~889kg · €16

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 59/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 8h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

What's the best time to dive South Oasis?

South Oasis is diveable year-round. No seasonal closure or poor-condition months are documented, so plan based on your schedule and broader Egypt travel logistics.

What marine life can I expect?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at South Oasis. Check community videos and dive logs for specific species lists. Coral is healthy with no bleaching stress.

Do I need permits or MPA approval?

South Oasis is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Confirm local requirements with your dive operator before arrival.

How deep is South Oasis?

Specific depth data is not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or check community videos for depth profiles and dive planning details.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Planet Divers

7.9 km
4.6 (110 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 25+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Dahab Freedivers

8 km
Dive centre
Hours: Every Day 9:00-17:30

Golden Blocks

0.9 km
Dive centre

Lagona Divers

1 km
4.9 (36 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 36+ times this month
Hours: Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

بركودا

5.8 km
Dive centre

Dahab Dive Paradise

6.5 km
Dive centre

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Egypt. Dahab. Dive site - Eel Garden. June 2023

Adventures of two divers

Scuba Diving in Marsa Shona, Port Ghalib, Red Sea, Egypt

Anders Larsson dive video

Deep South Red Sea Safari - Blue Horizon Liveaboard - blue o two

Simon Spear
💬 3 top comments
  • Hi Simon, I met you back in 2011 on the Scottish great white shark hunt. I'm leaving for this very Egypt trip next week. Can't wait!! Hope you are well. Gerry

    @gerryconway3546 · 👍 0
  • Great work. Curious what you shoot with. I noticed you did a Blackmagic shoot before, do you still use the same?

    @OJValenzuela · 👍 0
  • Beautiful underwater video with informative guides. I wish to see a longer version.

    @glom999 · 👍 0
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (91/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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