Hurghada, Egypt

    Sha`ab Quais

    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 - Sha`ab Quais 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
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Sha`ab Quais is a solid choice for a Hurghada dive when you want something a bit more relaxed. It’s a good spot for finding those smaller, more intricate critters like the Bluebell Blenny or a Mimic Blenny tucked away. We’ve had pleasant encounters with Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins here, and while a whale shark sighting is never guaranteed, it’s always a bonus if one cruises past. The reef structure itself is interesting, with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, making it suitable for all experience levels, especially if you enjoy a slower, more observational dive.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sha`ab Quais

    Sha`ab Quais Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Sha`ab Quais, 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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