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    ERGINA I dive site
    wreck
    8m
    El Gouna, Egypt

    ERGINA I

    Best months: Jul–Nov

    Why dive here

    With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses, seahorses and spinner dolphins - ERGINA I offers some of El Gouna's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeJul–Nov
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Octopuses, Seahorses and Spinner Dolphins · 57+ species recorded
    Water21-28°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive · max 8m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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.

    Typical ERGINA I Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for ERGINA I

    ERGINA I Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for ERGINA I, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.8, 33.58) (11km away)

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    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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