The Gubal Barge Wreck
Protected Area
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Why dive here
With 57+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, octopuses, seahorses and spinner dolphins - The Gubal Barge Wreck offers some of El Gouna's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-28°C, warmest July, August, September.
The Gubal Barge is a favourite for a relaxed dive, especially if you're on a liveaboard and fancy a night dip. It's a modest wreck, under 35 metres long, sitting upright in about 15 metres of water, so it’s easy to explore whether you’re newer to wreck diving or just want a chill swim. We often find the deck busy with glassfish and the occasional lionfish lurking in the shadows. Look out for crocodilefish resting on the sand nearby, and the whole site feels more intimate than some of the Red Sea's bigger, more dramatic wrecks. It’s ideal for a second dive or if you're keen to practise some wreck penetration skills without deep commitments.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for The Gubal Barge Wreck
The Gubal Barge Wreck Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for The Gubal Barge Wreck, 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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