Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
Welcome to our dive site located near the Coral Garden Resort in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. This site offers a picturesque house reef with easy beach access and is free from boat traffic. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced diver, this dive spot is suitable for all skill levels. With no current and the ability to dive in any weather conditions, you can enjoy exploring the underwater world at any time of day, including night and early morning dives.
The diverse marine life found here will captivate you. From seahorses to magnificent whale sharks, there is a chance to encounter a wide range of species. Leopard and ferret-tailed stingrays are commonly spotted, along with an abundance of snails and shrimps.
Featuring excellent visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site provides optimal conditions for underwater exploration. So grab your gear and immerse yourself in this enchanting underwater paradise off the coast of Egypt.
The diverse marine life found here will captivate you. From seahorses to magnificent whale sharks, there is a chance to encounter a wide range of species. Leopard and ferret-tailed stingrays are commonly spotted, along with an abundance of snails and shrimps.
Featuring excellent visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 20 meters, this dive site provides optimal conditions for underwater exploration. So grab your gear and immerse yourself in this enchanting underwater paradise off the coast of Egypt.
Diving Conditions Score for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
Depth
20m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
Wave Height
1.02m
Wind Speed
31.4 m/s
Water Temp
26.8°C
Visibility
22.9km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
4.4s
Air Temperature
30.8°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
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Dive Score Chart for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 7.589999999999999/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.8m, Wind 8.7 m/s.Best night dive time: 19:00 with score 7.7299999999999995/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Coral Garden / Gassous Bay: 06:00
Sunset at Coral Garden / Gassous Bay: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Coral Garden / Gassous Bay 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
19:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.4s), Wind: 2.5 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.8m (4.35s), Wind: 8.7 m/s
Best Day
17:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.8m, Wind: 8.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Coral Garden / Gassous BayAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
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 Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
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 Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
Water Temp
27.8°C / 82.0°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Coral Garden / Gassous Bay
Coral Garden / Gassous Bay shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (31.6°C) and January the coldest (12.1°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 2.0m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January 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 January to March, 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 22, 2026
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