Diving in Marsa Alam

Marsa Alam is known throughout for divers being able to explore the local dive sites unguided, which really attracts the confident and more experienced divers who like to do these dives in their own way. This is also a top location for Liveaboards with there being numerous to choose from. Some of the best dive sites are located further offshore and so done from the dive centres and dive resorts with day boat trips. Most of the dive sites here are suited to the more experienced divers, but there are also some relaxing local sites for dive courses and beginner divers.

The best Months to dive in Marsa Alam

Divers coming to the Red Sea have the luxury to be able to visit, and dive, throughout the year. There are no extreme weather conditions which prevent diving and the temperature and visibility are great throughout the year. Visibility ranges between 10 and 30 metres, with 50 plus metres on the best days. Sea temperatures range between 19 degrees Celsius and 29 degrees Celsius. In the winter, divers dive comfortably in a 5mm long suit with hood and in the summer without any suit. There may be windy days in the winter months, but rarely does this affect the possibility of diving.

Marsa Alam is a top diving destination to spot larger species which all appear during different months of the year. In the months of May to August there are the highest chances to see Manta Rays, Dolphins, Dugongs and Sea Turtles. The sharks are around in the months of May and June which are also some of the most pleasant months, temperature wise, to dive here.