Diving in El Gouna

Explore 56 dive sites in El Gouna, Egypt. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in El Gouna

The warmest water temperatures in El Gouna occur in August, averaging 28.3°C. The coolest conditions are in February at 20.2°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 20.3°C
  • February: 20.2°C
  • March: 20.8°C
  • April: 22.1°C
  • May: 24.5°C
  • June: 25.8°C
  • July: 27.0°C
  • August: 28.3°C
  • September: 27.3°C
  • October: 26.1°C
  • November: 24.6°C
  • December: 22.2°C

Marine Life in El Gouna

Home to 64 recorded species including 46 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 3 sea cucumbers, 2 sea snails & nudibranchs, 1 sharks & rays.

Dive Site Difficulty in El Gouna

El Gouna has 8 beginner, 5 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for El Gouna

Based on average water temperature of 24.1°C, currents 19 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 24°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

Marine Protected Areas in El Gouna

  • محمية رأس محمد - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • محمية نبق - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • محمية أبو جالوم - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • شعاب البحر الأحمر - Developing Resources Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to El Gouna - Nearest Airports

  • Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Hurghada - 82 km away, approx 104 min travel time
  • Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Sharm El Sheikh - 83 km away, approx 106 min travel time
  • Neom Bay Airport (NUM), Sharma - 171 km away, approx 202 min travel time

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