Conditions referenceSeason, water and visibilityBest Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov · Mild current · 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Current
- Mild
- Water temperature
- 21.5–29.5°C (coldest Feb, warmest Aug)
- Visibility
- 10–30m: Offshore reefs are usually clearer than near-city sites; wind and boat traffic reduce visibility.
- Experience
- Many Giftun and Abu Ramada sites suit Open Water divers.
01 · Marine life
What you may see
Sightings are never guaranteed. The bars show typical likelihood by month.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
Possible in suitable habitat; no unsupported monthly peak is applied.
See all 8 species
02 · Dive sites
Dive sites worth knowing
A starting point, not a ranking. Conditions decide what works on the day.
Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Abu Nuhas Wrecks: Multiple shipwrecks.
5–30m · Moderate current
Careless Reef
Careless Reef: Offshore reef.
8–35m · Strong current
Gota Abu Ramada
Gota Abu Ramada: Shallow reef.
4–18m · Mild current
See all 4 dive sites
03 · LogisticsGetting there and costsEasy. Fly to HRG. Typical trip $.
Route overview
Easy
Day trips from a coastal base, about 0.5h from the airport, then a short boat.
Airport options
HRG
Hurghada International Airport
About 15–40 minutes by road to hotels and marinas
Typical trip cost
$
under $2,000
Per person, excluding international flights.
- Current mass-market Giftun boat trips are commonly USD 30–60 before diving supplements; multi-day dive packages vary by equipment and hotel transfer.
Permit or park fee
What you pay
Giftun and protected-area charges are normally collected through the operator
current advertised day products commonly add about EUR 6. Confirm at booking.
How it works
Operators handle protected-area and coastguard access. Use a licensed CDWS centre.