Umm Gamar West
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 - Umm Gamar West offers some of Hurghada's richest reef diving. Water ranges 21-29°C, warmest July, August, September.
Umm Gamar West offers a decent dive for those looking to get away from Hurghada's busier spots. We often find good visibility here, with the reef dropping off to a sandy bottom that’s home to more than a few interesting bottom dwellers. Look closely for Reticulate Sandgobies darting back into their burrows and the occasional African eel blenny poking its head out. It’s a comfortable drift dive when the current picks up, generally a good option for divers who prefer a more relaxed pace and enjoy spotting the smaller stuff, like the colourful Dapple coris.
Typical Umm Gamar West 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 Umm Gamar West
Umm Gamar West Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Umm Gamar West, 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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