SMIT-LLOYD 10
Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses, seahorses and spinner dolphins - SMIT-LLOYD 10 offers some of El Gouna's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Smit-Lloyd 10 is a solid wreck dive out of El Gouna, a tug vessel that went down in 1978 after an unfortunate encounter with an oil rig. Resting upright at 25 metres, its 59.7-metre length offers a good amount to explore. You can duck into the wheelhouse, check out the engine room, and the holds often have glassfish shimmering in the darker corners. We usually see lionfish patrolling the decks and the resident moray eels peeking from crevices. It’s a comfortable dive for those with a bit of wreck experience, without being overly challenging.
Typical SMIT-LLOYD 10 Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 25m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SMIT-LLOYD 10
SMIT-LLOYD 10 Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for SMIT-LLOYD 10, 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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