Tank museum
Why dive here
With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Tank museum offers some of Hurghada's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Hurghada’s Tank Museum is exactly what it sounds like: a collection of old military vehicles dumped into the sea. It's an artificial reef project, and we've watched it slowly come to life over the years. You'll descend onto tanks, armoured personnel carriers, and even a helicopter, all arranged in neat rows on the sandy bottom. The metal structures are steadily attracting new residents; we’ve spotted Grey Sweetlips sheltering in the hulls and schools of Sleek Unicornfish darting around the turrets. It’s a quirky dive, probably best for photographers looking for something a bit different or those who appreciate the unusual side of reef development.
Typical Tank museum Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Tank museum
Tank museum Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Tank museum, 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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