ATTIKI (PROBABLY)
Protected Area
شعاب البحر الأحمر
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses, seahorses and spinner dolphins - ATTIKI (PROBABLY) offers some of El Gouna's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Attiki, or what we affectionately call Attiki (Probably) because its identity was a bit hazy for a while, is a delightful El Gouna wreck. Sunk back in '78, this motor vessel is now a proper, settled home for all sorts of reef fish. We love its shallow depth – a mere five metres – making it perfect for a long, relaxed dive, even for newer divers finding their fins. You'll spend your time exploring the hull, which still holds its shape surprisingly well, despite the years. Look for the schools of silversides that often shimmer around the superstructure, creating these living walls of light. Our favourite detail has to be the way the coral has started to really take hold, especially the colourful soft corals swaying with the gentle surge. It’s a genuinely pretty wreck and ideal for photographers who want to take their time getting that perfect shot without worrying about deco. Go early in the morning, before the dive boats pile in, and you’ll often have it all to yourselves.
Typical ATTIKI (PROBABLY) Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
ATTIKI (PROBABLY) Wreck History
Year Sunk
1978
Vessel Type
cargo ship
Cause
grounding
The Attiki was a motor vessel built in 1966, spending just over a decade at sea before meeting its end. In April 1978, while on a passage from Genoa, Italy, to Port Sudan, the ship ran hard aground on the reefs near El Gouna. For five days, efforts were made to save the vessel, but the unforgiving reef held it fast. The crew was eventually forced to abandon ship, leaving the Attiki to the mercy of the Red Sea's waves and currents.
Resting in just 5 meters of water, the wreck of the Attiki is now a fantastic site for novice divers and even snorkelers. Over the years, the sea has broken the ship apart, scattering its remains across a wide area. Divers can explore the ship's superstructure, cargo holds, and engine room, which have become a thriving artificial reef. The shallow depth and clear Egyptian waters ensure brilliant light, illuminating the vibrant corals and schools of fish that now call this once-doomed vessel home.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ATTIKI (PROBABLY)
ATTIKI (PROBABLY) Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for ATTIKI (PROBABLY), sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.8, 33.58) (11km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
26°C
79°F · Range: 25–27°C
Current Speed
19.42 cm/s
Direction: SE (145.5°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.94 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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