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📷 Markos Torpillas · Pexels

سكوبا تك

4.1 — based on 26 community signals
4.3 12 species 35 contributors

Scuba Tek offers year-round diving in Egypt with healthy coral and documented marine life. A local dive operator in the Red Sea region.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Water temp
21–28°C
Shore entryPhotoFriendlyMacroFocusFamily-friendly

At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Water temp
21–28 °C
Best months
Year-round
Marine life
Nudibranch

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
9.7 kn
Wave
0.72 m
Water
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (36%)
Now: NNW (333°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.53m

Today: High 14:00 (+0.03m), Low 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 Now +0.0m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.6 · high Air PM2.514 · moderate 06:28 18:42
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15 0.86 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 0.84 7 0mm
09-21 10.6 0.72 7 0mm
09-22 11.3 0.62 7 0mm
09-23 14.1 0.8 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 0.94 7 0mm
09-25 14.3 1.06 7 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (21–28°C)

About this spot

Scuba Tek is a dive operator based in Egypt, positioned to serve divers exploring the Red Sea. The site sits outside a marine protected area, allowing flexible access for recreational diving. Coral health indicators show no stress, meaning the reef structure remains intact and vibrant. This matters because healthy coral creates better habitat for fish and invertebrates, and clearer water on most dives. The operator has 12 species observations logged by the diving community, suggesting consistent marine life encounters. Three community videos document actual dives, giving you a preview of what to expect underwater. Year-round availability means you can plan a trip based on your schedule rather than waiting for a seasonal window. Scuba Tek caters to divers seeking authentic Red Sea experience without the crowds at major resort zones. The site's accessibility and coral condition make it suitable for exploratory dives. Local knowledge matters here—operators familiar with current patterns and reef layout help you maximize bottom time and safety. Bring your own gear or arrange rental through the operator. Expect typical Red Sea marine life and reef topography. The lack of MPA status means no permit fees, though you should always inform your operator of your dive plan.

📖 Guide: Diving in Egypt: 258 Sites From Wrecks to Hammerheads

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
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 📜 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 · 48%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3862km · ~888kg · €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

When is the best time to dive Scuba Tek?

Scuba Tek operates year-round, so you can dive whenever suits your schedule. Red Sea water temperature and visibility vary seasonally, but this site remains accessible all year. Contact the operator to confirm current conditions for your travel dates.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not published for this site. Contact Scuba Tek directly to learn about the dive profile and whether it matches your certification level. Most Red Sea dives range from 15 to 40 meters.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species have been documented by divers at Scuba Tek. The community has uploaded three dive videos showing actual encounters. Typical Red Sea sites host reef fish, rays, occasionally sharks, and extensive coral. Check the video footage to see species observed on recent dives.

Do I need permits or special access?

Scuba Tek is not inside a marine protected area, so no special permits are required beyond standard travel documentation for Egypt. Arrange your dive through the operator and inform them of your dive plan. Travel insurance and dive certification are always recommended.

Operators near this spot

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

Planet Divers

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

Dahab Freedivers

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

بدوين دايف ريزورت

0.1 km
5.0 (745 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 51+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

نسيمة

0.1 km
3.8 (582 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Saturday: Open 24 hours

آيلاند دايفر

0.1 km
4.9 (104 reviews)
Dive centre
Booked 49+ times this month

Blue Ocean Dive

0.2 km
5.0 (19 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

79 records · 50 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Pycnodonte

Bivalvia · Gryphaeidae
OBIS
Last seen:
10 May 2023
×1records

Crinoidea

Crinoidea
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×9records

Alpheidae

Malacostraca · Alpheidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×6records

Menaethius orientalis

Malacostraca · Epialtidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×4records

Paguridae

Malacostraca · Paguridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×3records

Acar plicata

Bivalvia · Arcidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×3records

Amphipoda

Malacostraca
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×2records

Holothuria edulis

Holothuroidea · Holothuriidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×2records

Terebra babylonia

Gastropoda · Terebridae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×2records

Hyastenus

Malacostraca · Epialtidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×2records

Pareurythoe

Polychaeta · Amphinomidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×2records

Coleusia signata

Malacostraca · Leucosiidae
OBIS
Last seen:
1 Oct 2013
×2records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Join My Egyptian Adventure | Scuba Diving & Freediving the Red Sea. Safaga & Hurghada.

SCUBA Sean Travels
💬 2 top comments
  • Hello Sean, looking forward to Egypt lots of fun. HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAYS. from Wirral UK.

    @calvinliu6304 · 👍 1
  • Looking forward to some egypt vids. I enjoyed diving in dahab but I really didn't like sharm.

    @adammason4454 · 👍 1

SCUBA DIVING - SHARM EL SHEIKH, EGYPT | Unreal Underwater Footage | How to Dive in the Red Sea

DeepDrive Golf and That Girl Sara
💬 3 top comments
  • Elite is my go-to dive operator in Sharm. Love their setup

    @shaunakthakkar8989 · 👍 0
  • ❤❤❤

    @MrModyshark · 👍 2
  • Awesome

    @FreedomWanderer · 👍 1

Red Sea Scuba Diving Guide w/ @MasterLiveaboards #scuba #redsea

Scuba Diver Magazine
💬 3 top comments
  • I spent 5 years working out of Hurghada mostly, guided quite a few liveaboards, I'd recommend them. However I think they are best enjoyed if you have a degree of experience and there used to be and probably still is a restriction on novices for some dive sites like the Brothers.Handy to have a nitrox cert. If you want sharks, you want to go south, for wrecks, some good ones south but generally nor

    @ppo2424 · 👍 10
  • Red Sea , nothing like it nothing even gets close ❤❤❤

    @ahmedsamy8406 · 👍 1
  • Hi Mark, do you think it is safe to go diving in the Red Sea in Egypt (Dahab, Hurghada) in the next few months, given the current Red Sea conflict? I’m planning a dive trip to go there soon but I want to make sure it’s safe for tourists before making any concrete plans.

    @searchformeaning6089 · 👍 1
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec, water 21-28°C.

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 (97/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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