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Shaab Ini

3.5 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 21 colaboradores

Shaab Ini is a year-round Egyptian dive site with healthy coral and diverse marine life. Excellent visibility and accessible reef exploration.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
20.5 kn
Olas
0.86 m
Agua
30°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (58%)
Now: NW (323°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.4m

Hoy: Alta 13:00 (+0.07m), Baja 06:00 (-0.09m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.09m ▲ 13:00 · +0.07m ▼ 19:00 · -0.04m ▲ 01:00 · +0.08m Ahora +0.1m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.5 · high Aire PM2.526 · moderate 06:25 18:37
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 20.7 0.98 8 0mm
09-20 22.8 1.12 7 0mm
09-21 24 1.16 7 0mm
09-22 20.1 0.88 7 0mm
09-23 18.8 0.88 7 0mm
09-24 22.3 1.06 8 0mm
09-25 23.6 1.28 7 0mm

About this spot

Shaab Ini sits off Egypt's coast as a productive reef system with no marine protection status. Divers report consistent conditions throughout the year, making it a reliable choice for planning a trip. The site supports a strong coral ecosystem showing no signs of bleaching stress, which means the reef structure and fish populations remain robust. Twelve species observations recorded at Shaab Ini give divers a solid picture of what to expect underwater. The reef structure attracts reef fish, and the healthy coral garden provides plenty to explore. Community videos from the site show the conditions firsthand, helping you gauge what gear and experience level suit your visit. Access is straightforward from Egypt's dive centers. No special permits are required beyond standard Egyptian diving regulations. The year-round conditions mean you can plan a trip on your schedule rather than chasing a narrow season.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Tiburón de arrecife

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 ↔ 4055km · ~933kg · €17

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

When is the best time to dive Shaab Ini?

Shaab Ini is diveable year-round. Egypt's Red Sea waters remain warm and accessible in all seasons, so you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than seasonal windows.

What depth and difficulty should I expect?

Specific depth and difficulty data for Shaab Ini is not documented in available records. Contact local dive operators in Egypt before your trip to confirm site conditions and suitability for your certification level.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at Shaab Ini, supported by a healthy coral ecosystem with no bleaching stress. The reef supports reef fish and a productive coral garden. Community videos provide visual confirmation of the site's marine life.

Do I need permits to dive here?

Shaab Ini is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Work with established dive centers in Egypt to handle any required permissions and safety briefings.

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Egypt Diving: Shaab Claudio

JulianDocumentary
💬 1 top comments
  • Love your video. What is the music? It suits the calm nature of diving.

    @djebeli · 👍 0

Egypt Diving: Elphinstone (Sha'ab Abu Hamra)

JulianDocumentary

Shaab Claudio | Red Sea | Egypt #diving #redsea #ocean

BSchaga
💬 1 top comments
  • Ciao, che Go Pro hai usato? Con che impostazioni? Complimenti, ha dei colori bellissimi. Io ho la 12.

    @simo_nunzia_immersioni · 👍 0
wind peaks Feb-Sep-Mar, calmest Nov-Aug-Jul, 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: Aug (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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