Shaab Pinky - Hurghada

Shaab Pinky is a dependable site, a good spot for when you want a solid dive without too much fuss. We've seen some decent schools of fusiliers here, often swirling around the reef, and the hard corals are generally healthy, providing good shelter for plenty of smaller reef fish. Look closely for the Mimic Blennies popping in and out of their holes, and the Bluebell Blennies, too. If you’re lucky, you might even spot an Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphin passing through, though we've found that's more of a bonus than a regular occurrence. It's a comfortable dive, suitable for divers who appreciate a relaxed pace and a chance to observe the everyday residents of the reef.

Location
Hurghada, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.264801, 33.919415
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
10-25m

Best Time to Dive in Hurghada

The warmest water temperatures in Hurghada occur in August, averaging 28.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.0°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.0°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 24.9°C
  • June: 26.2°C
  • July: 27.5°C
  • August: 28.9°C
  • September: 28.1°C
  • October: 27.3°C
  • November: 26.6°C
  • December: 24.8°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Hurghada

Nearest Dive Centres to Shaab Pinky

Marine Life in Hurghada

Home to 47 recorded species including 33 reef fish, 7 whales & dolphins, 4 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Shaab Pinky

Based on average water temperature of 25.4°C, currents 20 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 25°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories