Shadwan Island
Island Red Sea island near Gulf of Suez shipping lanes
Off the Sinai coast, Shadwan Island lies in the Gulf of Suez and draws divers, anglers and day‑trip boats. Visitors explore rocky reefs, shipwreck dives and a lighthouse on a largely uninhabited rock.
Shadwan Island is a rocky island in the northern Red Sea at the mouth of the Gulf of Suez, administered from Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate.
The island is visited mainly for scuba diving, snorkeling and boat trips to nearby reef and wreck sites; the shoreline is steep and there are no tourist facilities on the island itself.
The island has served as a navigational reference in the Red Sea and has a lighthouse and other maritime installations; it has seen occasional military and naval activity in the 20th century.
Positioned at the entrance to the Gulf of Suez in the northern Red Sea, the island lies off the Egyptian Sinai/Red Sea coast and is accessed by boat from Red Sea ports.
- Diving sites: The island is known for offshore diving and snorkeling; several wrecks and reef sites are visited by dive operators based along the Egyptian Red Sea coast.
How to Get to Shadwan Island #
Most visitors reach Shadwan by liveaboard or day-boat trips from Red Sea ports such as Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada. Crossing times vary with sea state-plan for several hours each way on day trips and check boat operator schedules in advance.
Because the island lies in a sensitive coastal zone, visitors generally join licensed dive operators who handle permits, moorings and coordination with local authorities.
Tips for Visiting Shadwan Island #
- Book a private boat from Sharm el-Sheikh or Hurghada rather than relying on ad-hoc day trips; schedule the crossing for early morning when the sea is calmer.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a dive guide-many of the best walls and wrecks sit on the island's leeward side and require local knowledge to reach safely.
- Expect military presence and restricted areas; ask permission before approaching any structures or campsites to avoid fines or confrontation.
Best Time to Visit Shadwan Island #
Choose calmer months for sea crossings; visibility and diving conditions matter more than air temperature.
Weather & Climate near Shadwan Island #
Shadwan Island's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
