TAMARA II
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 - TAMARA II offers some of El Gouna's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Tamara II is a big ship, really big, and what’s left of her sits in some shallow, clear water not far from El Gouna. She went aground back in '83, a lengthy motor vessel measuring over 140 meters, and has slowly broken up over the years. What you’ll find today are various sections scattered across the seabed, a mix of hull plates and superstructure that create some interesting swim-throughs. Schools of yellowfin goatfish often hover around the larger metal plates, and we've seen blue-spotted rays resting on the sand nearby. It’s a nice easy dive, good for newer divers or anyone looking for a relaxed afternoon exploring a sizable wreck without the depth.
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 TAMARA II
TAMARA II Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for TAMARA II, 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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