Water temp at depth in the Red Sea?

[Newdiv]

Appreciate all responses. I’m going to be there in October, not November. I realize it is at the end of October and will be taking a wetsuit based on the recommendations made here.

 

[hisham saeed]

Just came back from dahab , water temp was 25c

 

[Newdiv]

keep us posted, post trip. I am interested to find out . Have a nice stay. The red sea is wonderful.

Just returned from the Red Sea. The coldest my computer read was 78f, the majority was at 80f. I did the southern route and did all offered dives of 21, including 3 night dives.

Everyone has different cold tolerances which is why my original question was about the temp, not if I should bring a wetsuit.
I did not need or use a wetsuit for any of the dives, but once we returned North to Marsa Alam area, I could see where the winds became a bigger factor.

I really enjoyed the diving in the Red Sea, but wish I had seen Hammerheads! I would definitely go back once I’ve knocked a few more destinations off my list.

Thanks for all who responded.

 

[Freewillow]

Thank you. The only plave where I have seen HAmmerheads in the red sea is DAedaleus @ +/- 130 feet deep.

 

[Newdiv]

The live aboard did 8 dives at Daedulus hoping to see them.

Thank you. The only plave where I have seen HAmmerheads in the red sea is DAedaleus @ +/- 130 feet deep.

 

[Dave Bevan]

I dive in the Red Sea a lot from KSA and I have to admit I never feel the need for a wetsuit. I wear a 2.5mm shorty but I don't honestly feel I need it.

The night dives will be cold when you get in and especially when you get out. However Egypt is a little colder so I would go with 3mm long suit just to be safe.

The temperature doesn't change much with depth in the Red Sea.

Have fun!

 

[Freewillow]

The live aboard did 8 dives at Daedulus hoping to see them.

Bad luck......................or bad dive guide...........................because they are out in the blue and not easy to find

 

[Neilwood]

Just returned from the Red Sea. The coldest my computer read was 78f, the majority was at 80f. I did the southern route and did all offered dives of 21, including 3 night dives.

Everyone has different cold tolerances which is why my original question was about the temp, not if I should bring a wetsuit.
I did not need or use a wetsuit for any of the dives, but once we returned North to Marsa Alam area, I could see where the winds became a bigger factor.

I really enjoyed the diving in the Red Sea, but wish I had seen Hammerheads! I would definitely go back once I’ve knocked a few more destinations off my list.

Thanks for all who responded.

Good to know because I will be there next week!

 

[Christian]

Hammerheads are more frequent in the summer months. Now is oceanic white tip time. Spent last week on Brother Islands and allthough a couple of hammers where seen as well as threashers and grey reef sharks — it was oceanic white tip galore. Had six sharks around the boat. 26 C (water) and brisk wind that was a little cool. Heard from reliable sources that Deadalus hasn’t been as good the latest weeks. But that is a dice roll from week to week.