Explore El Gouna
El Gouna, a vibrant oasis on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt, is renowned for its exceptional diving opportunities. Situated just north of Hurghada, this charming destination offers over 40 diverse dive sites accessible year-round. The range of dive environments includes vibrant reefs, dramatic walls, and fascinating wrecks, providing something for every diver's taste. With its sheltered reefs just a short boat ride away, El Gouna is perfect for day boat dives, allowing divers to explore the underwater world and return to the comfort of their resort by evening. One of the standout features of diving in El Gouna is the proximity to the historic wrecks of Sha’ab Abu Nuhas. This legendary site is a haven for wreck diving enthusiasts, housing several well-preserved ships that have transformed into thriving artificial reefs. Among the bustling marine life, divers can expect to encounter colorful coral gardens teeming with schools of fish, playful dolphins, and the occasional curious turtle. Whether you're a seasoned diver or a beginner, El Gouna's underwater treasures promise an unforgettable experience, rich in both natural beauty and maritime history. Seasonal variations add another layer of excitement to diving in El Gouna. From March to May, divers might witness the mesmerizing spectacle of spawning events, while the summer months offer warm waters perfect for extended dives. The area's mild winter temperatures make it an attractive destination even during the colder months, ensuring that El Gouna remains a diving paradise throughout the year.
Dive Activity
Diving in El Gouna
All the dive sites in El Gouna are located offshore, so all the diving here is done from boats through dive centres and dive resorts. Should divers be visiting here to do a dive course, this is absolutely possible. More advanced divers wanting to revel over the steep wall drops and stunning drift dives to admire the vibrant colours and vibrant marine life activity, it is possible here. There are walls here which divers can experience through drift dives, there are relaxing dives with no current but with enough to see and this area is known for its impressive wreck dives.
Top Wildlife Sightings in El Gouna
El Gouna provides divers with the opportunity to spot species of all shapes, sizes and colours. It is known for the thriving coral reefs, and corals reefs this healthy and flourishing, will attract many other species to build their homes and those species will then attract larger predatory species. Divers here can spot, among others, Sea Turtles, Stingrays, Moray Eels, Barracuda, Tuna, large Napoleon Wrasse, Scorpionfiish and on lucky days; Dolphins.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species: 200
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Total number of species: 600
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Wrasse
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Total number of species: 300
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Octopus
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Total number of species: 28
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Clownfish
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Total number of species: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species: 90
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Angelfish
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Total number of species: 100
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Parrotfish
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Total number of species: 80
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Stingrays
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Lionfish
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Total number of species: 130
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Pufferfish
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The best Months to dive in El Gouna
Divers wanting to visit the Red Sea and dive there are lucky it’s possible all year round as the diving conditions are, for the large majority, never too extreme to prevent diving activities. This is a desert area and the climate here may reach extreme highs but never drop down too low. The water temperatures here vary between 19 degrees Celsius and 28 degrees Celsius. February is the coldest month in and out of the water, and September the hottest. During the winter months of November to February there may be days of strong winds but mostly the boats are still able to go out. The visibility in the Red Sea is known around the world to always be great, ranging between 10 metres and 20 metres with it reaching up to 60 metres on the best day.
