Mövenpick Resort El Quseir Hausriff (El Quadim) - Safaga

The Mövenpick El Quseir house reef, also known as El Quadim, offers a laid-back dive straight from the resort. We appreciate sites where you can just roll out of bed and into the water. Look for good schools of Blue Green Chromis flashing around the branching staghorn corals, and the impressive Desjardin's Sailfin Tangs patrolling the reef edge. It’s a solid spot for multiple dives, especially if you enjoy slower explorations; we've seen everything from Poss' Scorpionfish tucked away to playful Indian Ocean bottlenose dolphins cruising through on occasion. We think it’s a good warm-up or wind-down dive, perfect for divers who prefer convenience and a relaxed pace.

Location
Safaga, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
26.155731, 34.246056
Type
reef

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

Nearby Dive Sites in Safaga

Nearest Dive Centres to Mövenpick Resort El Quseir Hausriff (El Quadim)

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.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Mövenpick Resort El Quseir Hausriff (El Quadim)

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