El Fanadir West
Protected Area
شعاب البحر الأحمر
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - El Fanadir West offers some of Hurghada's richest drift diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Fanadir West often gets overshadowed by its more famous neighbours in Hurghada, but for us, it's a real standout. We love coming here for a relaxed drift, particularly when the current picks up a little. Drop in, and you're immediately gliding over a gentle slope that buzzes with activity. Keep your eyes peeled for the little guys – this place is brilliant for finding Crested Sabretooth Blennies popping out of the sand, and the Smooth-fin and Bluebell Blennies are everywhere if you slow down and look closely. We’ve had cracking dives here watching Polkadot Cod weave through the coral heads, and the Spangled Emperor are always cruising past in good numbers. It’s also one of our favourite spots to see Klunzinger's Wrasse, their colours really pop against the reef. We find El Fanadir West shines brightest in the morning, before the boat traffic gets too heavy, and the light hits the reef just right. It's a great choice for divers who appreciate the subtler beauties of the reef, perfect for photographers wanting to capture those macro details without fighting a crowd.
Typical El Fanadir West 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.
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Alyses Plongee
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Master Liveaboards Red Sea Fleet
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Fanadir West
El Fanadir West Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Fanadir West, 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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