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Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Sharm Yanbu is a calm shallow shore dive north of Yanbu.
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A sheltered Red Sea bay with shallow reef water, a small wreck, and easy beach access for beginners, night dives, and relaxed snorkeling.
About Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Sharm Yanbu is a calm shore dive north of Yanbu with shallow coral reef habitat, a small wreck, and easy training conditions for beginners and discovery scuba. It is also a solid night-dive option, with a sheltered bay that makes marine life easy to spot close to shore. Expect green turtles, lionfish, stonefish, dolphins, and a varied reef fish mix around the reef edges.
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Research Estimate At Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessEasy entry
CoralMixed health
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)?
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Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow shore site with a reported maximum depth of 12 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather outside November and December.
Typical Conditions
Calm, shallow bay conditions with coral reef habitat, easy training water, and a small wreck.
Safety & Access At Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlife
Safety Notes
Watch the bottom for stonefish, keep buoyancy steady over the reef, and maintain clear awareness on night dives.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry from Sharm Yanbu Beach; conditions are easiest when the bay is calm.
Legal Notes
Follow local beach and marine rules; do not touch coral or wildlife, and avoid resting on the bottom.
Local Intel For Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Shallow shore dive with coral reefs, a small wreck, and easy training conditions for beginners and discovery scuba.
Freediving
Suitable for relaxed shallow freediving on calm days, especially near the reef edge and swim-stop areas.
Snorkeling
One of Yanbu's better snorkeling sites, with shallow reefs close to shore and easy marine life viewing.
Wildlife at Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Sharm Yanbu (شرم ينبع)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
