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Carless Reef

Situated approximately two hours southeast of El Gouna, lies one of the most splendid reefs in the region. This particular dive site offers a unique experience as it is located in the open sea, resulting in strong currents. These favorable conditions attract an array of fascinating marine creatures, including an abundance of predatory species.

Divers will be enthralled by the diverse range of reef fish that can be spotted here, with the chance of encountering even larger species such as tunas, barracudas, and, on rare occasions, sharks. In fact, tiger sharks have been spotted in this area!

Although it may be less frequented due to its challenging accessibility, this reef epitomizes intrigue and allure. The prevailing strong currents provide divers in El Gouna with the best opportunity to witness the mesmerizing sight of whitetip or black tip reef sharks. Comprised of two rounded main reefs, the dive site reaches depths of up to 16 meters. Moreover, just a short distance to the north-east, the reef plummets dramatically to over 70 meters, forming a captivating drop-off wall adorned with exquisite gorgonians, soft corals, and hard corals. These alluring formations serve as a haven for an array of predatory fish. Delightful caves dot the landscape, contributing to an unforgettable diving experience.

Key details:
- Visibility: Impressive visibility of 23 meters ensures excellent views underwater.
- Maximum depth: The dive site reaches a maximum depth of 22 meters.
- Recommended diver level: This site is suited for advanced and expert divers.
- Country: Located in Egypt, this dive site showcases the natural wonders of the Red Sea.
- Close location: Closest to Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, 84512, Egypt.

Diving Conditions Score for Carless Reef

7.4
Good

Good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Carless Reef

Depth

22m

Visibility

23m

Experience Level

advanced
expert

Weather Conditions for Carless Reef

Wave Height

0.66m

Wind Speed

19.2 m/s

Water Temp

26.3°C

Visibility

22.74km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.5s

Air Temperature

31.6°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Carless Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Carless Reef

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.526666666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.66m, Wind 23.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.233333333333333/10.

Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.

Sunrise at Carless Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Carless Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Carless Reef 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.

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Best Overall
6:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.66m (3.25s), Wind: 23.5 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.56m, Wind: 18 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Carless Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Carless Reef

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 Carless Reef

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.5/10

Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.

Best Months for Carless Reef

January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4

Ideal Conditions for Carless Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

27.1°C / 80.8°F

May

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.0m / 6.6ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Carless Reef

Carless Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.2°C) and January the coldest (11.8°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.0m 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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 17, 2026

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