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El Casra

3.7 — based on 22 community signals
4.2 12 especies 27 colaboradores

Year-round diving at El Casra, Egypt. Diverse marine life with minimal coral stress and active community presence.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
10 kn
Olas
0.5 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (42%)
Now: NW (320°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.47m

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.05m), Baja 07:00 (-0.14m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.14m ▲ 13:00 · +0.05m ▼ 19:00 · -0.06m ▲ 01:00 · +0.07m Ahora +0.1m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.25 · high Aire PM2.513 · moderate 06:28 18:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18.9 1.16 7 0mm
09-20 17.9 1.22 7 0mm
09-21 15.8 1.16 7 0mm
09-22 14.2 0.84 7 0mm
09-23 15.7 0.8 7 0mm
09-24 19 1.12 7 0mm
09-25 18.4 1.34 7 0mm

About this spot

El Casra is an Egyptian dive destination accessible throughout the year. The site hosts a documented marine ecosystem with 12 recorded species observations, indicating reliable biodiversity for divers. Recent coral bleaching assessments show no stress conditions, meaning the reef structure remains healthy and vibrant. The location sits outside marine protected areas, offering straightforward access for recreational diving. Community engagement at El Casra is evident through three recorded dive videos, suggesting consistent visitation and peer-shared knowledge about conditions and marine encounters. This user-generated content provides practical reference points for planning dives and understanding what to expect underwater. The year-round availability makes El Casra suitable for dive planning without tight seasonal windows. Whether you're based in Egypt or passing through, conditions remain suitable across all months. The documented species presence and active diver community indicate a mature dive site with established routes and points of interest. Divers should gather current local conditions and any recent updates from operators or experienced visitors before planning their trip.

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Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 48%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3891km · ~895kg · €16

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

What's the best time to dive El Casra?

El Casra is diveable year-round, so you can plan dives any month. Check with local operators for current conditions before your trip.

What marine life will I see?

The site has 12 recorded species observations. Specific species details aren't listed here—ask local dive operators or check recent community videos for current marine activity.

Is the reef healthy?

Recent coral bleaching assessments show no stress, meaning the reef is in good condition. Marine ecosystems can change, so confirm current status locally.

Do I need permits to dive here?

El Casra is outside marine protected areas, simplifying access. Check with local Egyptian dive operators about any standard requirements or entry procedures.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Coraya Divers Red Sea

7.6 km
4.6 (651 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 42+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 07670808
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Extra Divers

1.5 km
4.7 (151 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 43+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 06026099
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Extradivers

2.8 km
4.4 (141 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Extra Divers Fayrouz

2.8 km
Centro de buceo

Scubaworld

6.5 km
Centro de buceo

Coraya Divers

6.8 km
4.6 (651 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 44+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 10 07670808
Horario: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

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Diving in Egypt - Our Best Advice for Scuba Diving in the Red Sea!

DIVEIN
💬 3 top comments
  • I absolutely love Egypt—it’s my top destination for diving. The combination of incredible dive sites, warm hospitality, and perfect weather makes it an unbeatable choice. It truly checks all the boxes for me!

    @23number · 👍 3
  • I'm actually from Egypt, and I appreciate making such a great video about my country. Diving here is very amazing and affordable for all types of diving. ❤

    @Sukar777 · 👍 14
  • Wow, I never knew the Red Sea was this incredible! Absolutely breathtaking. Adding this to my dive wish list for sure.

    @steam-mikkel · 👍 2

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
  • Enriched air is not for diving deep but to stay longer in the ocean on shallow dives

    @petereriksson7166 · 👍 10
  • 🔥🔥

    @bluff4831 · 👍 1

SCUBA DIVING IN EGYPT ⎜ Is it worth it?!

Matthias Lebo
💬 3 top comments
  • Went to Egypt in September 2020 for the first time, on a liveaboard: Daedelus, Elphinstone, Sattaya, then another liveaboard November 2021, Brothers, Daedelus, Elphinstone: FANTASTIC! Lots of marine life, stunning colours, reefs etc. The Egyptians are generally friendly people, good, organized COVID strategies. Fantastic value and it has been quieter in these times of COVID.

    @moolo1061 · 👍 1
  • Yes! And Marsa Shagra is my favorite!

    @kristadronkert2407 · 👍 2
  • I will be in Egypt in a couple of days, I am hoping I could get on some kind of a scuba diving tour that will allow me to rent some scuba gear. Thank you for sharing!

    @thetraveler1182 · 👍 2
wind peaks Jun-May-Sep, calmest Jan-Dec-Nov, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (96/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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