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Shaab Said South

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.1 12 especies 17 colaboradores

Shaab Said South is a year-round Egyptian dive site with thriving coral and reliable marine life sightings.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Visibilidad
25 m
Temp. del agua
21–29°C
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Visibilidad
25 m
Temp. del agua
21–29 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
14.9 kn
Olas
0.74 m
Agua
30.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (59%)
Now: NW (323°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.41m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.45 · high Aire PM2.533 · moderate 06:25 18:37
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 18.5 0.96 7 0mm
09-20 19.9 1.02 7 0mm
09-21 21.1 1.1 7 0mm
09-22 17.7 0.8 7 0mm
09-23 18 0.84 7 0mm
09-24 21.5 1.06 7 0mm
09-25 22.2 1.3 7 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (21–29°C)

About this spot

Shaab Said South sits in Egypt's Red Sea, a destination known for coral-lined reefs and steady diving conditions. The site offers consistent marine life encounters backed by 12 documented species observations from the diving community. Coral health here shows no stress indicators, meaning the reef structure remains intact and colorful for exploration. The site benefits from year-round accessibility, so you can plan dives whenever your schedule allows. Three community videos document what divers find below the surface, giving you a preview of what to expect. This firsthand footage helps you gauge whether the site matches your skill level and interests. Shaab Said South sits outside marine protected areas, which shapes local diving logistics and regulations. The Red Sea setting means warm water and generally good visibility when conditions cooperate. Plan your trip knowing the reef is in solid condition and the local dive community actively explores and records activity here.

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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
  • 🤿 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 · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 4045km · ~930kg · €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 Said South?

The site is diveable year-round, so you can visit whenever suits your schedule. Egypt's Red Sea stays warm and accessible throughout the year, though winter months (November–March) typically offer calmer seas.

What marine life can I expect?

Twelve documented species observations confirm active marine life at the site. Check community videos and local dive reports for specifics on what's been spotted recently.

Is the coral healthy here?

Yes. The site shows no coral bleaching stress, meaning the reef is in good condition with healthy, colorful coral formations.

Do I need permits or special authorization?

Shaab Said South lies outside marine protected areas. Standard Red Sea diving rules apply; check with local operators for current requirements and boat access procedures.

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

5 registros · 5 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Taeniura lymma

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
3 oct 2025
×1registros

Conus catus

Gastropoda · Conidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 jul 2025
×1registros

Ophiocoma scolopendrina

Ophiuroidea · Ophiocomidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 jul 2025
×1registros

Vasum turbinellus

Gastropoda · Turbinellidae
GBIF
Última observación:
24 jul 2025
×1registros

Synaptula reciprocans

Holothuroidea · Synaptidae
GBIF
Última observación:
19 jul 2025
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

EGYPT VLOG #4 - THE AWESOME SURPRISE - THAT'S A TERRIBLE TITLE

Surprise Her Journey

Dahab Shaab Said - Juli 2012

KimKraken

Dolphins at Shaab Sataya

austina30vids
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Dec-Nov, dry Jan-Dec, water 21-29°C.

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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