Shaab el Erg
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 - Shaab el Erg offers some of El Gouna's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shaab el Erg, nicknamed ‘Dolphin House,’ is a horseshoe-shaped reef. It’s a shallow spot, maxing out at 13m, which makes it an easy dive for beginners or those getting back into the swing of things. You’ll usually find bottlenose dolphins here, particularly in the mornings, sometimes in large pods. The coral isn't the most spectacular in the Red Sea, but the chance of an open-water dolphin encounter makes it popular.
Typical Shaab el Erg Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Shaab el Erg
Shaab el Erg Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab el Erg, 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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