Abu Hashish Drift
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Abu Hashish Drift offers some of Hurghada's richest drift diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Abu Hashish Drift is a pleasant enough spot for an easy-going drift, especially if you’re looking for a relaxed start to the day. We’ve found the currents here generally gentle, carrying you along a sloped reef. You'll often see schools of yellowtail snappers zipping by, and we’ve spotted blue-spotted rays tucked into the sandy patches. While it’s not the Red Sea's most dramatic dive, it's a good place for newer divers to practice their drift technique without feeling overwhelmed, or for anyone who just wants a peaceful cruise.
Typical Abu Hashish Drift Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Drift dive - carry a surface marker buoy (SMB) and stay with your group. Brief the current direction before entry.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
Nearest Dive Centres to Abu Hashish Drift
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Aquarius Diving Club
IDive Diving Center
Piano Diving Center
Extra Divers Makadi Bay
Scuba World Divers Makadi Bay
SUBEX Sahl Hasheesh
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Abu Hashish Drift
Abu Hashish Drift Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Abu Hashish Drift, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.25, 33.89) (1km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
27°C
80°F · Range: 25.2–28°C
Current Speed
29.43 cm/s
Direction: S (170.2°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.069 mg/m³
Very clear (oligotrophic)
Salinity
38.69 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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