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    Umm Gamar dive site
    reef
    10-30m
    Hurghada, Egypt
    شعاب البحر الأحمر

    Umm Gamar

    Best months: Nov–Jan

    Protected Area

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    Why dive here

    With 42+ marine species recorded in the area - including dolphins, humpback whales, seahorses, spinner dolphins and whale sharks - Umm Gamar 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 · max 10-30m
    StandoutRich in charismatic marine life

    Umm Gamar is a spot we often hit when we’re looking for a relaxed multi-level dive. You’ll find a decent drop-off here, running down to about 30 meters, with several pinnacles to explore. We’ve had some good luck spotting free-swimming morays out in the blue, and schools of Desjardin's Sailfin Tang are almost a given. The site can get busy with day boats, so an early start helps beat the crowds. It's a solid choice for divers who appreciate varied topography and aren't chasing big pelagics.

    Typical Umm Gamar Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m10m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Today05:4217:2111h 39m daylightGolden hour 16:50

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Umm Gamar

    Umm Gamar Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for Umm Gamar, 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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