Wave forecast ·Waves at Ras Shitan

Frequently asked questions

What will the waves be like at Ras Shitan today?

The chart above shows an hour-by-hour wave forecast for the next 24 hours at Ras Shitan — wave height, swell direction and period — refreshed every 30 minutes.

What is the water temperature at Ras Shitan?

The current water temperature appears in the "sea conditions" panel — it comes from the Open-Meteo Marine model and updates with the rest of the marine forecast.

Can I surf at Ras Shitan right now?

The forecast combines wind direction + strength + swell direction. The ideal surf setup is a matching swell with offshore wind — check the "sea conditions" panel below for a read on current conditions.

When will the waves be highest this week?

The "Next 7 days" section shows daily wave-height ranges, so you can spot at a glance which days bring the biggest waves this week.

Is the sea rough today at Ras Shitan?

Roughness is inferred from wave height + period + wind — waves above 1.5m with wind above 20 km/h read as "rough". The "sea conditions" panel carries the live call.

Which other beaches in Sinai can I check?

We track 17 beaches in Sinai — the Sinai sea-conditions page lists live wave height and water temperature for each one.