Scuba Diving in Egypt

Explore 582 dive sites and 200 dive centres in Egypt. Conditions, marine life, and the best time to dive.

Egypt Diving at a Glance

8 dive regions, 582 dive sites, 200 dive centres, 118 marine species recorded.

Travel Advisories for Egypt

UK FCDO: Advises against all travel to parts.

Best Time to Dive in Egypt

The best months to dive in Egypt are March, May, June, based on water temperature, visibility, wave conditions, and currents.

Month-by-Month Diving Conditions

  • January: Great, water 22.7°C, current 10.7 cm/s
  • February: Great, water 22°C, current 10.7 cm/s
  • March: Great, water 22°C, current 9.2 cm/s
  • April: Great, water 22.8°C, current 11 cm/s
  • May: Great, water 24.7°C, current 12.4 cm/s
  • June: Great, water 26°C, current 11.4 cm/s
  • July: Great, water 27.1°C, current 14.1 cm/s
  • August: Great, water 28.3°C, current 13.1 cm/s
  • September: Great, water 27.6°C, current 13.3 cm/s
  • October: Great, water 26.6°C, current 16.8 cm/s
  • November: Great, water 25.8°C, current 13.1 cm/s
  • December: Great, water 24.2°C, current 10.5 cm/s

Recommended Packing List for Egypt

Based on average water temperature of 25.0°C, currents 12 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

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