Erg Abu Hashish
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Erg Abu Hashish offers some of Hurghada's richest pinnacle diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Erg Abu Hashish is a solid pick for a relaxed dive out of Hurghada. It’s got a couple of small ergs, or pinnacles, that are home to some really interesting macro life. We’ve spent a good amount of bottom time here just poking around the nooks and crannies, finding Variable Strombs clinging to the rock and the occasional Fleshy Peristernia. Keep an eye out for Payten's Codakia as well. While we wouldn’t promise a whale shark sighting, there have been recorded instances, which always adds a bit of magic to a dive. This is a site that suits those who enjoy a slower pace, focusing on the smaller residents rather than big pelagics.
Typical Erg Abu Hashish Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Erg Abu Hashish
Erg Abu Hashish Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Erg Abu Hashish, 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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