Shaab El Erg
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 - Shaab El Erg offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Shaab El Erg, often called the Dolphin House, is one of those Hurghada sites where a pod of dolphins might just cruise by. We’ve had a few encounters here with the Indian Ocean bottlenoses, and there’s something special about seeing them in their own element. Beyond the potential for cetaceans, the reef itself holds its own. Look for the dapple coris weaving through the coral, or a sneaky wrasse darting between crevices. It’s a good spot for a relaxed drift, not too deep, making it approachable for most dive levels.
Typical Shaab El Erg Dive Profile
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 Shaab El Erg
Shaab El Erg Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Shaab El Erg, 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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