8-20m
    Hurghada, Egypt

    Giftun Soraya

    Best months: Nov–Jan

    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.

    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
    CharacterReef dive · max 8-20m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    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

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    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 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)

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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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