Sharm El Arab Suggest edit

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BeginnerDifficulty

BeginnerRecommended cert

18Max dive depth

18.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

25.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

20.0–24.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Sharm El Arab is a popular dive site located in Hurghada, Egypt, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. It offers a variety of underwater landscapes suitable for different levels of divers.

The dive site features colorful coral gardens and a variety of fish species. Divers can expect to see both hard and soft corals, along with potential encounters with larger marine animals such as turtles and rays.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 25.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 20.0–24.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

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

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Wide-angle shots of coral formations, close-ups of marine life

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