Old House Reef Makadi Bay
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Old House Reef Makadi Bay offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Old House Reef at Makadi Bay is a nice, relaxed spot, especially for those just getting their fins wet in the Red Sea. It’s a shallow site, topping out at 17 meters, which means plenty of bottom time to drift around and get comfortable. We often see blue-spotted rays resting on the sandy patches, and there are always plenty of butterflyfish and parrotfish munching on the corals. It’s a good place to refine buoyancy or just enjoy a chill dive without worrying about strong currents or complex navigation.
Typical Old House Reef Makadi Bay Dive Profile
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.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Old House Reef Makadi Bay
Old House Reef Makadi Bay Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Old House Reef Makadi Bay, 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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