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Dolphin House

Dolphin House (Gota Shaab el Erg) is an incredible dive site located west of the main reef, Shaab El Erg, in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. This popular spot is renowned for its resident dolphins that frequently swim in and out of the channel formed by the reef, offering amazing encounters to divers. However, it's important to note that the channel can generate a moderate current.

Among the captivating marine life found at Dolphin House, you'll have the opportunity to witness the graceful presence of a 2m long Napoleon wrasse, as well as the sighting of large rays. The main reef, Shaab el Erg, adopts a unique huff-shaped structure and encompasses a sandy lagoon, dotted with enchanting small reef blocks. This setup creates a favorable environment where dolphins can find nourishment and rest.

Exploring Dolphin House allows you to venture into a separate piece of reef, offering a delightful one-hour circular route. Here, you'll encounter an array of captivating creatures like starfish, nudibranchs, moray eels, scorpion fish, stonefish, and, if you're lucky, turtles. With a maximum depth of 15m and visibility of 22m, this dive site is suitable for divers of all levels, including beginners.

Dive into the enchanting world of Dolphin House at Poseidon Reef in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate, and experience the awe-inspiring beauty and marine life this location has to offer.

Diving Conditions Score for Dolphin House

7.5
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Dolphin House

Depth

15m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for Dolphin House

Wave Height

0.92m

Wind Speed

42.1 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

22.34km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.8s

Air Temperature

29.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Dolphin House
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Dive Score Chart for Dolphin House

Best time to dive: 10:00 with score 7.905766666666667/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.6m, Wind 24.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.453333333333333/10.

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

Sunrise at Dolphin House: 06:00
Sunset at Dolphin House: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Dolphin House 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
10:00

Score: 7.9/10
Waves: 0.6m (3.3s), Wind: 24.2 m/s

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Best Night
23:00

Score: 7.5/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 21.7 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Dolphin House
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Dolphin House

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 Dolphin House

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 Dolphin House

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

Ideal Conditions for Dolphin House

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.5°C / 79.7°F

September

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

2.7m / 8.9ft

December

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Dolphin House

Dolphin House shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (28.6°C) and January the coldest (14.0°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in December with average wave heights of 2.7m 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 - Jul 3, 2026

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