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Shaab Sataya Amphoren

3.6 — based on 18 community signals
4.1 12 especies 14 colaboradores

Shaab Sataya Amphoren is a year-round Red Sea dive site in Egypt's Wadi Gamal-Gebel Hamaata Marine Protected Area, known for healthy coral and abundant marine life.

⭐ Best for beginners.

🐢 MPA · محمية وادي الجمال وجبل حماطة updated 4 months ago
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Delfín mular, Tiburón de arrecife

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
16.6 kn
Olas
0.74 m
Agua
30.1°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (52%)
Now: NNW (330°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.4m

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
UV7.35 · high Aire PM2.532 · moderate 06:24 18:37
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 21.6 0.9 7 0mm
09-20 23.4 0.98 7 0mm
09-21 24.4 1.06 7 0mm
09-22 20.3 0.78 7 0mm
09-23 19 0.84 7 0mm
09-24 22.7 1.04 7 0mm
09-25 23.9 1.26 7 0mm

About this spot

Shaab Sataya Amphoren sits within Egypt's Wadi Gamal-Gebel Hamaata Marine Protected Area, a designation that protects the reef and its ecosystem. The site draws divers year-round, making it accessible whenever you plan a Red Sea trip. Coral health here shows no stress, meaning the reef is vibrant and stable—a strong indicator of good conditions for macro and reef diving. The site has generated 12 species observations from visiting divers, giving you a solid record of what lives here. Schools of reef fish, rays, and smaller creatures patrol the shallow waters around Shaab Sataya Amphoren's structure. The protected status keeps fishing pressure low, so marine life abundance tends to be higher than in unprotected areas. Community video evidence from three separate dives provides real-world footage of conditions and encounters. This user-generated content is valuable for planning—you can see water clarity, reef structure, and typical wildlife encounters before you book. The combination of protection, year-round access, and active community documentation makes Shaab Sataya Amphoren a reliable choice for Red Sea diving.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Delfín mularTiburón de arrecife

Tipos de buceo

ArrecifeCosta

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 4066km · ~935kg · €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 Sataya Amphoren?

The site is diveable year-round. Plan around your schedule rather than seasonal windows. Check current conditions with local operators closer to your travel dates.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at the site, including reef fish, rays, and other reef inhabitants. Coral health is stable with no bleaching stress, supporting a diverse ecosystem.

Is Shaab Sataya Amphoren in a protected area?

Yes, it sits within the Wadi Gamal-Gebel Hamaata Marine Protected Area. This protection limits fishing and commercial activity, helping maintain healthy marine populations.

How do I know what conditions are like?

Three community-produced dive videos document real conditions at the site. Watch these to see water clarity, reef structure, and typical encounters before booking your trip.

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

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Jurrien Wiss
💬 3 top comments
  • Some of the best underwater photography I've ever seen! 😀🧝‍

    @elflordsjourneys · 👍 29
  • Imagine that reef 1,000 years ago. Omg the beauty musta been overwhelming.

    @playinragz8183 · 👍 4
  • Einfach unglaublich ! Ich bin im Frühjahr 2026 dort und hoffe 50 % zu sehen, was ihr gesehen habt. Wahnsinn !! Bestes Video seit langer Zeit !!💯💯💯

    @GünterLehner-z4l · 👍 2

Marsa Alam - Red Sea 2005 - Marsa Shona

Phil Docking

shark attack at marsa Alam .

Diving In Hurghada Egypt
💬 3 top comments
  • Why is this man diving horizontal around them.. were the group not briefed on how to dive with oceanics?

    @SuperEpicgod · 👍 13
  • First mistake, should have stayed vertical instead of horizontal, and not let it swim this close. The shark was circling for a while and getting closer and closer each time. And the last mistake was letting it swim past without having eye contact. All this made the shark want to check if this was a prey or not, alas the bite. Guide should have informed them better of the sharks behaviours beforeha

    @romanhama5377 · 👍 60
  • Z tego co mi wiadomo, jeśli rekin zainteresowany jest atakiem należy płynąć w jego stronę , on wtedy odczytuje to jako , że obiekt nie wykazuje strachu a więc nie jest pożywieniem dla niego

    @mw.mw74 · 👍 1
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: Sep (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (100/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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