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South Oasis

4.0 — based on 21 community signals
4.3 12 especies 30 colaboradores

South Oasis is a year-round Egyptian dive site with active species records and no coral stress indicators.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
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De un vistazo

Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año
Vida marina
Nudibranquio

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
9.7 kn
Olas
0.68 m
Agua
27.4°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (36%)
Now: NNW (343°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.53m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.6 · high Aire PM2.513 · moderate 06:28 18:42
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 15 0.84 7 0mm
09-20 13.3 0.86 7 0mm
09-21 10.6 0.68 7 0mm
09-22 11.3 0.66 7 0mm
09-23 14.1 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 14.9 0.9 7 0mm
09-25 14.3 1.04 7 0mm

About this spot

South Oasis sits in Egypt's Red Sea region as an accessible diving destination. The site draws divers year-round, suggesting stable conditions across seasons. No marine protected area restrictions apply, making entry straightforward for visiting divers. Community data supports the site's viability. Twelve species observations have been documented, providing insight into resident marine life. Three community videos offer visual reference for pre-dive planning and experience sharing among the diving community. Coral health at South Oasis shows no bleaching stress, a positive indicator for the reef ecosystem. This status reflects favorable environmental conditions and makes the site worthwhile for divers interested in healthy coral structure and biodiversity. While depth, visibility, and water temperature specifics remain unreported, year-round accessibility and stable coral conditions suggest South Oasis works as a consistent choice for Egyptian Red Sea diving.

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Mejores meses

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

Vida marina

Nudibranquio

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3700km · ~851kg · €15

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 South Oasis?

South Oasis is diveable year-round. No seasonal closure or poor-condition months are documented, so plan based on your schedule and broader Egypt travel logistics.

What marine life can I expect?

Twelve species observations have been recorded at South Oasis. Check community videos and dive logs for specific species lists. Coral is healthy with no bleaching stress.

Do I need permits or MPA approval?

South Oasis is not inside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Confirm local requirements with your dive operator before arrival.

How deep is South Oasis?

Specific depth data is not currently documented. Contact local dive operators or check community videos for depth profiles and dive planning details.

Operadores cerca de este spot

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

Planet Divers

7.9 km
4.6 (110 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 25+ times this month
Teléfono: +20 12 27372083
Horario: Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Dahab Freedivers

8 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +201037718947
Horario: Every Day 9:00-17:30

Golden Blocks

0.9 km
Centro de buceo

Lagona Divers

1 km
4.9 (36 reviews) closed
Centro de buceo
Verified Booked 36+ times this month
Teléfono: +49 9406 28310
Horario: Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM

بركودا

5.8 km
Centro de buceo

Dahab Dive Paradise

6.5 km
Centro de buceo

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Egypt. Dahab. Dive site - Eel Garden. June 2023

Adventures of two divers

Scuba Diving in Marsa Shona, Port Ghalib, Red Sea, Egypt

Anders Larsson dive video

Deep South Red Sea Safari - Blue Horizon Liveaboard - blue o two

Simon Spear
💬 3 top comments
  • Hi Simon, I met you back in 2011 on the Scottish great white shark hunt. I'm leaving for this very Egypt trip next week. Can't wait!! Hope you are well. Gerry

    @gerryconway3546 · 👍 0
  • Great work. Curious what you shoot with. I noticed you did a Blackmagic shoot before, do you still use the same?

    @OJValenzuela · 👍 0
  • Beautiful underwater video with informative guides. I wish to see a longer version.

    @glom999 · 👍 0
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, 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 (91/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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3 Pools

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