When is the best time to dive Beacon Rock?

The typical diving season is January to December; February to April. Conditions vary year to year, so confirm locally before booking.

Is Beacon Rock good for snorkelling?

Yes - snorkelling is viable here. Yes - site is marketed for both snorkeling and scuba

Egypt · Gubal Straits

January to December; February to April

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Open Water

Snorkel-friendly - Yes - site is marketed for both snorkeling and scuba

Lionfish/scorpionfish stings; current picks up outside sheltered periods; boat traffic in the shipping-lane strait

South Sinai/Ras Mohammed National Park diving fee typically applies to boats operating in this zone (fee collected by dive center/liveaboard)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.