ERGINA I - El Gouna

The Erginia I is a classic El Gouna wreck, a bulk carrier that went down in 1983. She sits upright, pretty shallow at around 8 metres, making her a nice, relaxed dive. We find her structure quite open, good for poking around her holds where you often spot schooling snapper and goatfish sifting through the sand. It’s a site that suits newer wreck divers or those looking for an easy second dive. Look out for the resident moray eels tucked into crevices, and a surprising amount of soft coral growing on the metalwork.

Location
El Gouna, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.039444, 33.384167
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
8m

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 ERGINA I

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 ERGINA I

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