Diving in Safaga

Explore 89 dive sites in Safaga, Egypt. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Best Time to Dive in Safaga

The warmest water temperatures in Safaga occur in August, averaging 29.2°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.1°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.1°C
  • February: 22.3°C
  • March: 22.1°C
  • April: 22.8°C
  • May: 25.0°C
  • June: 26.5°C
  • July: 27.7°C
  • August: 29.2°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.4°C
  • November: 26.7°C
  • December: 24.9°C

Marine Life in Safaga

Home to 32 recorded species including 22 reef fish, 5 whales & dolphins, 2 seagrass & algae, 1 sharks & rays, 1 sea cucumbers, 1 hard corals.

Dive Site Difficulty in Safaga

Safaga has 23 beginner, 13 intermediate dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Recommended Packing List for Safaga

Based on average water temperature of 25.5°C, currents 16 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°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

Marine Protected Areas in Safaga

  • محمية رأس محمد - National Park (IUCN Category II)
  • شعاب البحر الأحمر - Developing Resources Protected Area (IUCN Category Not Reported)

Getting to Safaga - Nearest Airports

  • Hurghada International Airport (HRG), Hurghada - 84 km away, approx 106 min travel time
  • Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF), Marsa Alam - 114 km away, approx 139 min travel time
  • Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), Sharm El Sheikh - 164 km away, approx 194 min travel time

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