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El Fanadir, South

Located just an hour south of El Gouna, the mesmerizing Fanadir reefs await divers with an abundance of marine life. This dive site boasts a captivating wall teeming with diverse species. Beyond the wall lies a 20-meter-wide plateau, followed by a dramatic drop-off plunging to depths exceeding 70 meters. Adorned with captivating pinnacles, the plateau offers a fascinating exploration opportunity.

The Fanadir reefs are home to a vibrant array of underwater creatures, including moray eels, scorpion fish, nudibranchs, lionfish, stonefish, starfish, and octopuses. On occasion, lucky divers may even spot a curious frogfish or majestic eagle rays gracefully gliding through the deep blue.

With excellent visibility reaching up to 22 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this picturesque dive site is ideal for divers of all skill levels, including beginners. Situated in the remarkable country of Egypt, the Fanadir reefs are conveniently close to Old Town, Hurghada, located in the Red Sea Governorate.

Experience the awe-inspiring beauty and enchanting underwater world of the Fanadir reefs. Dive into an unforgettable adventure where captivating marine life and breathtaking scenery await.

Diving Conditions Score for El Fanadir, South

6.5
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, South

Depth

18m

Visibility

22m

Experience Level

beginner

Weather Conditions for El Fanadir, South

Wave Height

0.92m

Wind Speed

30.7 m/s

Water Temp

26.6°C

Visibility

21.68km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.85s

Air Temperature

32.4°C

Precipitation

0 mm

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

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.233333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.92m, Wind 30.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 6.933333333333334/10.

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

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

Optimal diving conditions at El Fanadir, South 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
13:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.92m (3.85s), Wind: 30.5 m/s

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Safest Overall
6:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.84m (3.7s), Wind: 25 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.72m, Wind: 22.8 m/s

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

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, South

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, South

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

Ideal Conditions for El Fanadir, South

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, South

El Fanadir, South 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 21, 2026

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