Giftun Soraya
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Giftun Soraya offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Giftun Soraya, a regular mooring spot for Hurghada dive boats, usually offers a relaxed dive. We’ve found it’s a good choice when the weather kicks up elsewhere, as it’s often more sheltered. The main draw here is the chance to drift along the wall, keeping an eye out for larger pelagics – we’ve seen sleeks unicornfish cruise by, and even a pod of Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins once on a particularly lucky day. Expect schools of fusiliers in the blue, and look closely on the reef for the clown tangs and black blennies. It’s a solid, undemanding dive, perfect for a gentle afternoon in the water.
Typical Giftun Soraya 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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Diving Club Golden Dolphin
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Aquarius Diving Club
Swiss Wellness Dive Resort
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Blue Water Dive Resort
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Giftun Soraya
Giftun Soraya Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Giftun Soraya, 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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