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    Grand Coral Makadi Bay dive site
    reef
    19m
    Beginner
    Hurghada, Egypt

    Grand Coral Makadi Bay

    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 - Grand Coral Makadi Bay 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 19m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Grand Coral Makadi Bay is a good training ground for newer divers. The maximum depth of 19m keeps things comfortable, and we’ve found the conditions generally calm. You’ll spot a variety of Red Sea reef fish here, making it a decent spot to get reacquainted with your buoyancy and practice skills.

    Typical Grand Coral Makadi Bay Dive Profile

    10m20mSafety Stop0m19m max~30 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

    Depth of 19m - 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 Grand Coral Makadi Bay

    Grand Coral Makadi Bay Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Grand Coral Makadi Bay, 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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