Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt
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    HMS Thistlegorm

    Best months: Oct–Dec

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    Why dive here

    HMS Thistlegorm is a wreck dive where divers can encounter dolphins, spinner dolphins and whale sharks. Water ranges 23-30°C, warmest July, August, September.

    Best timeOct–Dec
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeDolphins, Spinner Dolphins and Whale Sharks
    Water23-30°C · warmest July, August, September
    CharacterWreck dive

    Dropping onto the Thistlegorm, you immediately feel the weight of history. This isn't just a wreck; it's a time capsule, a snapshot of WWII cargo frozen in time. Inside the open holds, we've peered at rows of BSA motorcycles, Bedford trucks, and even parts of railway wagons – it’s genuinely eerie. Outside, barracuda often circle the superstructure, and a resident turtle sometimes cruises past the bridge. We’d suggest getting there early, or planning multiple dives, to really take in the scale and detail of this incredible site. Strong currents can be a factor, so good buoyancy control is key.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for HMS Thistlegorm

    HMS Thistlegorm Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for HMS Thistlegorm, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (27.85, 34.27) (8km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    28°C

    82°F · Range: 26.1–29°C

    Current Speed

    15.26 cm/s

    Direction: SW (211.6°)

    Chlorophyll-a

    0.073 mg/m³

    Very clear (oligotrophic)

    Salinity

    38.63 PSU

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)

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