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    El Sakhwa dive site
    16m
    Beginner
    Hurghada, Egypt
    شعاب البحر الأحمر

    El Sakhwa

    Best months: Nov–Jan

    Protected Area

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    Why dive here

    With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - El Sakhwa offers some of Hurghada's richest diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeNov–Jan
    WetsuitA 3mm full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Humpback Whales, Seahorses, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks · 42+ species recorded
    Water21-29°C · warmest July, August, September
    Charactermax 16m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    El Sakhwa sits just off Hurghada, an easy spot for beginners to get comfortable. The maximum depth is 16m, which means plenty of bottom time for longer dives. We often see lionfish tucked into small crevices and the usual reef fish patrolling the coral patches. It’s a decent option for a relaxed second dive or for those looking to practice buoyancy in calm conditions.

    Typical El Sakhwa Dive Profile

    10mSafety Stop0m16m max~50 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.

    Today05:4317:2211h 39m daylightGolden hour 16:51

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for El Sakhwa

    El Sakhwa Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for El Sakhwa, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.25, 33.89) (1km away)

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    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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