El Fanadir West Suggest edit

Egypt Suggest · Red Sea Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

50 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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El Fanadir West is a popular dive site located in the Red Sea, Egypt, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The site features steep drop-offs and a variety of underwater topographies, making it suitable for divers of different skill levels.

Diving at El Fanadir West offers opportunities to explore colorful coral gardens, schools of fish, and occasional sightings of larger marine animals. The site is characterized by its clear waters and rich biodiversity, with options for both shallow and deeper dives.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
coral sand rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle for coral reefs, macro for small marine life

Location

Underwater Moments at El Fanadir West

Stonefish

Synanceia verrucosa

Clark's Anemonefish

Amphiprion clarkii

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