Diving in Hurghada

Explore 89 dive sites in Hurghada, Egypt. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Hurghada

The warmest water temperatures in Hurghada occur in August, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.0°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 24.9°C
  • June: 26.2°C
  • July: 27.5°C
  • August: 28.9°C
  • September: 28.1°C
  • October: 27.3°C
  • November: 26.6°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Marine Life in Hurghada

Home to 47 recorded species including 33 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Dive Site Difficulty in Hurghada

Hurghada has 8 beginner, 5 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Hurghada

Based on average water temperature of 25.4°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories

Marine Protected Areas in Hurghada

  • محمية رأس محمد - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • محمية نبق - Multiple Use Management Area (IUCN Category VI)
  • شعاب البحر الأحمر - Developing Resources Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Hurghada - Nearest Airports

  • Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Hurghada - 12 km away, approx 28 min travel time
  • Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Sharm El Sheikh - 95 km away, approx 119 min travel time
  • Neom Bay Airport (NUM), Sharma - 158 km away, approx 187 min travel time

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