Sha‘ab Abū Nuhās
Protected Area
شعاب البحر الأحمر
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Sha‘ab Abū Nuhās offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Sha‘ab Abū Nuhās, often called the "Shipwreck Graveyard," is a big draw in the Hurghada area, and for good reason. This horseshoe-shaped reef has claimed its share of vessels over the years, leaving behind a collection of accessible wrecks. We've always found the *Giannis D* particularly atmospheric, its engine room still intact and penetration surprisingly easy for those with the right training. Beyond the wrecks, the reef itself holds its own with resident reef fish and occasional visits from pelagics like tuna. It’s a great spot for advanced divers looking for a multi-wreck day, though strong currents can pick up, so keep an eye on the dive brief.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Sha‘ab Abū Nuhās
Sha‘ab Abū Nuhās Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Sha‘ab Abū Nuhās, 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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