moderate Diving Marsa Alam

Marsa Murein

Depth Range

5–22m

Boat Ride

25 min

Difficulty

moderate

Quiet, protected bay, very calm — beginner to intermediate, great for long slow dives

Sea conditions at Marsa Murein today

Fair — some chop

Sea

27.1°C

Waves

1.1 m

Wind

16 kn NW

Air

27°C

Today

1.2 m · 17 kn

Tue 6

1.3 m · 19 kn

Wed 7

1.2 m · 17 kn

Thu 8

1.0 m · 16 kn

Fri 9

1.0 m · 15 kn

Sat 10

0.8 m · 15 kn

Sun 11

0.5 m · 10 kn

Water is 27.1°C — 3 mm full wetsuit is the usual choice.
Wind is up: the boat will move. If you are prone to seasickness, take your tablet an hour before departure and stay mid-ship, outside, looking at the horizon.

Updated 03:37 · Full conditions & 7-day outlook
Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Model values for the area, not a reading at the reef — your skipper and guide make the call on the day.

A quiet, picturesque bay south of Marsa Alam offering relaxed diving in calm, protected water. A sandy seabed, scattered coral formations and lush seagrass meadows create the perfect mix of reef and macro diving from about 5 to 22 metres. The site is especially rewarding for long, shallow dives — plenty of time to watch reef life, spot turtles and explore the small caves and coral heads that dot the bay.

What You Might See

Green turtles Seagrass meadows Coral heads & small caves Macro life Reef fish

Suitable for

Divers with some experience
Advanced Open Water recommended
Snorkellers (shallow top only)

Best time to dive here

Divable all year — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November give the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Conditions at this site: Quiet, protected bay, very calm — beginner to intermediate, great for long slow dives

Sea temperature, wind and calm days month by month →

Gallery

Diver alongside a turtle at Marsa Murein, Marsa Alam

Group of divers with a turtle, Rescue Diver training

Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Marsa Alam. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.

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