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El Fanadir, North

Located just an hour to the south of El Gouna in Egypt is a magnificent dive site known as the Fanadir Reefs. This site offers divers the opportunity to explore an incredible wall teeming with vibrant marine life. The wall itself stretches out, adorned with an array of fascinating creatures, while above, there is a spacious plateau that spans approximately 20 meters in width. As one delves deeper into the water, the wall plunges down to an impressive depth of over 70 meters. A particular highlight of this site is a striking pinnacle, inhabited by an abundance of moray eels and mesmerizing glass fish.

The Fanadir Reefs are home to an assortment of captivating marine species, including scorpion fish, nudibranchs, lionfish, stonefish, starfish, and octopuses. Divers may even be lucky enough to encounter a rare frogfish while exploring the wall. In the open blue waters surrounding the site, eagle rays gracefully glide through the depths, adding to the fascination and allure of this underwater paradise.

With a visibility of approximately 21 meters and a maximum depth of 19 meters, the Fanadir Reefs cater to both beginner and advanced divers. This remarkable dive site's proximity to Hurghada in the Red Sea Governorate makes it easily accessible and a must-visit destination for diving enthusiasts.

Explore the wonders of the Fanadir Reefs and immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Egypt's underwater world.

Diving Conditions Score for El Fanadir, North

6.9
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for El Fanadir, North

Depth

19m

Visibility

21m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for El Fanadir, North

Wave Height

0.64m

Wind Speed

25.4 m/s

Water Temp

27°C

Visibility

23.08km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.2s

Air Temperature

33.2°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Fanadir, North
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Dive Score Chart for El Fanadir, North

Best time to dive: 11:00 with score 7.693333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.58m, Wind 24.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 7.1404232804232795/10.

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

Sunrise at El Fanadir, North: 06:00
Sunset at El Fanadir, North: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at El Fanadir, North 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
11:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.58m (3.2s), Wind: 24.8 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 12.6 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for El Fanadir, North
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Fanadir, North

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 El Fanadir, North

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 El Fanadir, North

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

Ideal Conditions for El Fanadir, North

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 El Fanadir, North

El Fanadir, North 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 29, 2026

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