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Hurghada Dive Sites
The diving experience in Hurghada is amazing since you can reach the famous wrecks of the North, including the Thistlegorm, Giannis D, Carnatic, Ulysses, Rosalie Moeller, and others. Hurghada is located just below the Sinai peninsula and is close to the protected Giftun Island Marine Park and many reefs.
The sea temperature ranges from 21C in February to around 28C in August. The weather gets very warm between June and August, with temperatures over 35C. A good time to go is October or November when the water is warm. May is also a good option but the water is a little cooler at 24C.
ScheduleWhat Expect to see
- Vibrant Coral Reefs
- Abundant Marine Life (colorful fish, sharks, rays, dolphins)
- Shipwrecks turned Artificial Reefs
- Crystal Clear Waters (excellent visibility)
- Diverse Dive Sites (for all levels)
- Great Underwater Photography Opportunities
- Unique and Rare Marine Species
- Warm Water Year-Round
Dive the best of Hurghada
Discover numerous dive sites of the Red Sea below.
Kimon M
6-32
Wreck
Drove hard onto the northeast cost corner of Shaab Abu Nuhas reef in 1978 with about 4, 5 tones of lentils on board.
Chrisoula K
4-27
Wreck
In late August 1981, the Chrisoula K got underway from Italy with a cargo of floor tiles destined for Saudi Arabia
Carnatic
18-27
Wreck
A British P&O steamer which struck the reef of Abu Nuhas in September 1869 and sank the next day as the weather worsened
Giannis D
4-28
Big fish
Hit the northwest corner of Shaab Abu Nuhas at full speed with its cargo of timber in April 1983 and lies next the coral
Salem Express
12-30
Wreck
Ferry, who was returning from Saudi Arabia, sank in 1991 after hitting the reef during the night. 300 victims perished.
Seyoul Kebir
15-30
Island
This site extends East and West around the island of Seyoul Kebir. The reef has an extremely varied profile.Another
Gubal
30-30
Island
Entry takes you straight to a sand eel garden, which you must approach with care in order to prevent the eels hiding und
Blind Reef / Shaabruhr Seyoul
12-40
Reef
Shaabruhr Seyoul is an elongated oval-shaped reef located to the southwest of Shaab Abu Nuhas. It has become common
Panorama reef
20-40
Reef
Huge coral formations with wall dropping to over 200m. Panorama is also the home of Anemone city, ranging from 14m up to
Abu Kifan
0-40
Reef
A 300m long and narrow barrier features a “plateau” in both north and south extremes. Superb wall diving dropping off to
Shaab Samadaï
5-25
Reef
A horseshoe shaped reef creates a shallow turquoise water lagoon where a large school of spinner dolphins can often be s
Elphinstone
20-40
Reef
This long finger like reef runs from north to south in the open Red Sea. Steep walls drop to the depths on the reef’s ea
St Johns
40-40
Reef
This massive reef system is located furthest south, 10 miles from the Sudanese border. There are dozens of excellent div
Dolphin Reef
5-25
Reef
A horseshoe shaped reef creates a shallow turquoise water lagoon where a large school of spinner dolphins can often be s
Zabargad
18-25
Island
This site lies on the south side of Zabargad Island, the only large island in this stretch of the Red Sea. It is commonl
Rocky Island
25-40
Island
With a profile ranging from inshore coral playgrounds to sheer walls and open plateau exposed to raging currents and a r
SS Thistlegorm
18-35
Big fish
The Thistlegorm, on the west coast of the Sinai Peninsula and 40 km from Sharm El Sheikh, is the best known and most pop But it was never to be. In the early hours of 6th October 1941 the Thistlegorm was split in 2 and sank almost instantly after being hit by 2 bombs from a German long range bomber. The hit only blew a hole in the port side of Hold no. 5 but then cargo tank ammunition ignited, causing the bulk of the damage.`)" class="btn btn-link" type="button" data-bs-toggle="modal" data-bs-target="#diveSitesModal"> Read more
Gotat Shaab Elerg
9 - 18
Drift dive
A huge reef with plenty of life. Big chance to see dolphins all year. The whole area teems with life, unicorns, scorpion
Manta Point
10 - 16
Reef garden
Manta point, which is part of the Shaab El Erg reef, in the north part of Hurghada, is located at the north side of the
Lighthous Shaab Elerg South
17 - 27
Deep dive
Southeast side of Shaab Elerg. The reef wall drops to about 17m and then there is a slope to 30m.
Saab Elerg South
10 - 25
Drift dive
The whole area teems with life, unicorns, scorpion fish, groupers, morays, emperor angel fish, blue spotted rays underne
Shaab Mary
10 - 14
Reef garden
Reef with a shallow, flat and sandy seabed surrounding it.Huge amount of corals and shells . Hard coral garden <br/
Umm Gamar South
12-40
Big fish
This site lies off the island of Umm Gamar, or "mother of the moon" in Arabic. The south end has a shallow plateau
Halg Umm Gamar
20 -40
Deep dive
This site lies off the island of Umm Gamar, or "mother of the moon" in Arabic. Good dive site for deep dive . It ha
Umm Gamar North
10 - 25
Drift dive
Strong current coming from the north splitting to the west and east sides. Platform with a drop off on the east side whi
Shabruhr Umm Gamar south
14-40
Big fish
This reef is the tip of an undersea mountain. The wall drop to 15m on the west side with many small caves. On the s
Carless Reef
12-40
Big fish
Carless Reef is the most famous coral shoal in the coastal area of Hurghada. This dive site is situated one hour of Hurg
Turtle Bay
6 - 13
Lagoon
This is a not so well known dive site off the north tip of Grand Giftun island. It's a small horseshoe reef with a shall
El Fanous South West
7 - 13
Drift dive
Reef with a shallow, flat and sandy seabed surrounding it. Huge amount of marine life.
El Fanadir North
12 - 40
Drift dive
One of the most wonderful diving sites in Hurghada and where you can make all kind of dives (draft – deep – beginner div
El Fanadir South
12 - 40
Drift dive
One of the most wonderful diving sites in Hurghada and where you can make all kind of dives (draft – deep – beginner div
Gotat Abu Galawa North
10 - 25
Drift dive
Big reef and several smaller pinnacles. Strong current often.
Gotat Abu Galawa
9 -16
Drift dive
Reef with a sandy bottom from a side and rocks ( Corals Pinnacles ) mountains from the other. You can find some er
Marsa Abu Galawa
4 - 12
Lagoon
A huge reef with plenty of life. Big chance to see seahorse in the sea grass.
Elfasmah
8 - 13
Drift dive
A huge calm lagoon, The lagoon itself and the enclosing reef wall is relatively uninteresting and naturally lifeless but
Anchor Abu Galawa
9 -16
Reef garden
Dive site with some pinnacles where you can find a large ship anchor and its chain.
Abu Nugar
9 - 14
Drift dive
This “T” shaped reef has a shallow plateau to the west with many small ergs and two small sub reefs.
Gottat Abu Nugar North
7 - 13
Drift dive
Reef with a shallow, flat and sandy seabed surrounding it.Huge amount of marine life.
Shaab Iris
9 - 16
Reef garden
Part of the Abu Nugar , this is a sand bottom with scattered coral heads. Very interesting for seeing little fish and br
Gotat Abu Nugar South
6 - 14
Reef garden
Part of the Abu Nugar , this is a sand bottom with scattered coral heads. Very interesting for seeing little fish and br
El Mina
20 - 32
Deep dive
The El Mina was bombed by the Israelis in 1969 in Hurghada bay, but still has a sister ship afloat nearby which is worth
Hassabala
19 - 33
Deep dive
fishing boat laying down next to El Mina wreck. Length 23m, distance between El Mina wreck and Hassabala wreck 30m
Habat Alla
27 - 47
Big fish
In November 2004 the Hebat Allah was ready to be sunk in the area between Giftun Island and Gota Abu Ramada. The intenti
Hamda (Stone Beach)
12-40
Big fish
Northeast side of big Giftun Island. The reef wall drops to about 12m and then there is a slope to the top of the drop o
Shaab Sabina
6 -14
Drift dive
Ben El Gebal means “between the mountains” in Arabic. Situated between the Big and the Small Giftun you can explore 4 fa
Shaab Torfa, Banana reef and Erg Sabina.
10 - 14
Shallow
Ben El Gebal means “between the mountains” in Arabic. Situated between the Big and the Small Giftun you can explore 4 fa
Small Giftun
15-40
Big fish
With the current carrying you, this dive is a relaxing exploration along a magnificent wall. This dive leads you to
Abu Ramada South
10 - 40
Deep dive
The south end has a shallow plateau where the moorings are positioned, this location is the most used.
Gotat Abu Ramada East
10 -17
Drift dive
Reef with a shallow, flat and sandy seabed surrounding it.Huge amount of marine life. 3 ergs with an abundanc
Gotat Abu Ramada West
10 - 16
Reef garden
Reef with a shallow, flat and sandy seabed surrounding it.Huge amount of marine life.. 2 big ergs, sea garden
Aruk Gotat Abu Ramada
12 - 20
Offshore Reef
ergs laying in the water, sometimes swept by a strong current, It is easy to get lost here so count the ergs and take yo
Abu Hashish
10-40
Deep dive
Abu Hashish means “father of grass” in Arabic, named because of the sea grass found at this site. Sandy plateau between
Brother`s Island
20-40
Big fish
The Brothers are a pair of tiny Islands: actually they are the exposed tips of two massive reef pillars that rise from t
