Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
The dive site is conveniently situated approximately 70km south of Marsa Alam in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. It offers a shallow and easily accessible dive experience, ranging from 5m to 25m in depth. Divers can reach the shipwreck, resting at a depth of 16m / 17m, by simply traversing the sandy bottom from the shore. This dive is particularly suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. However, during rough conditions, visibility may not be optimal.
Exploring this underwater marvel, divers can expect encounters with an array of captivating marine life. The sandy bottom serves as a habitat for magnificent blue spotted rays, intriguing crocodile fish, and an abundance of stunning soft and hard corals. Additionally, the possibility of encountering graceful sea turtles further enhances the appeal of this dive site.
Location: Bir Abu Ghusan, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.
Exploring this underwater marvel, divers can expect encounters with an array of captivating marine life. The sandy bottom serves as a habitat for magnificent blue spotted rays, intriguing crocodile fish, and an abundance of stunning soft and hard corals. Additionally, the possibility of encountering graceful sea turtles further enhances the appeal of this dive site.
Location: Bir Abu Ghusan, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
7.9
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Depth
16m
Visibility
17m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Wave Height
0.62m
Wind Speed
13.9 m/s
Water Temp
28.1°C
Visibility
27.22km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.3s
Air Temperature
28.7°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
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Dive Score Chart for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.104658634538152/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.52m, Wind 14.6 m/s.Best night dive time: 22:00 with score 7.753333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Abu Ghusun (Wreck): 06:00
Sunset at Abu Ghusun (Wreck): 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Abu Ghusun (Wreck) are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
6:00Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.52m (4.15s), Wind: 14.6 m/s
Best Night
22:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.54m, Wind: 12.1 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)Alpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.6/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.7
November
Score: 8.6
Ideal Conditions for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Water Temp
26.4°C / 79.5°F
April
Visibility
12.2m / 40.0ft
November
Wave Height
1.8m / 5.9ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Abu Ghusun (Wreck)
Abu Ghusun (Wreck) shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.6°C) and January the coldest (14.3°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 1.8m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in December with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during December to February, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 23, 2026
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