Bluff Point (Small Gubal island) - El Gouna

Bluff Point, tucked into Small Gubal Island, offers a really pleasant drift dive, especially for those who like to cruise along and take it all in. We often find the gentle current here makes for an easy passage past some decent coral formations. It's a nice spot for intermediate divers, sitting comfortably at 17m, where you’ll likely spot the usual Red Sea suspects – angelfish, butterflyfish, and maybe a napoleon wrasse if you’re lucky. It's a solid choice if you're after a relaxed dive without too much fuss, a good afternoon or check-out dive.

Location
El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.681700, 33.808100
Maximum Depth
17m
Difficulty
Intermediate

Marine Protected Area: شعاب البحر الأحمر

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

Nearby Dive Sites in El Gouna

Nearest Dive Centres to Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)

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