Ben El Gebel
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Ben El Gebel offers some of Hurghada's richest channel diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Ben El Gebel is one of those Hurghada sites that often gets used as a second dive, but it can surprise you. It’s a mooring spot, so expect a handful of boats, but the reef itself has some decent pockets. We’ve had good luck spotting blennies here – the Blackline Fangblenny and Bluebell Blenny are common if you take your time and look closely in the rubble. Keep an eye out for the Dusky Wrasse too, often patrolling the reef edge. It’s a pretty easy dive, good for getting back in the water or for divers who enjoy a relaxed pace without strong currents.
Typical Ben El Gebel Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Channel dive - currents can be strong and change direction. Dive at slack tide when possible.
Nearest Dive Centres to Ben El Gebel
Dive shops near Ben El Gebel
Diving Club Golden Dolphin
Golden Dolphin Diving Centre
Blue Water Dive Resort
Redsea-Divers Annette und Robbi Tauchbasis
Swiss Wellness Dive Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Ben El Gebel
Ben El Gebel Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Ben El Gebel, 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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