El Malek
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - El Malek offers some of Hurghada's richest diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
El Malek is a mellow dive, perfect for knocking the rust off your skills or for newer divers finding their fins. The reef runs down to about 20m, mostly a gentle slope with patches of hard coral and some smaller pinnacles. You'll often find blue-spotted rays resting on the sand, and the reef fish are curious. We like it as a relaxed second dive or a tranquil introduction to Hurghada's calmer spots.
Typical El Malek Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Malek
El Malek Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for El Malek, 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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