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El Quadim Nord

The El Quadim house reef, situated in the bay of the Mövenpick Hotel El Quseir in Egypt, boasts a remarkable 5000-year history as the oldest trading port in ancient Egypt. It is home to a diverse array of marine life, including whale sharks, dolphins, whitetip reef shark babies, eagle rays, turtles, seahorses, frogfish, winged rockfish, ghost pipefish, carpet crocodile fish, and stonefish.

This environmentally conscious dive site features a stunning coral garden with canyons and is committed to ensuring the sustainability of its corals through the presence of an artificial reef. Diving at the El Quadim house reef is a breeze thanks to its user-friendly layout. From the 80m long jetty conveniently located in front of the Extra Divers base, divers can explore the northern or southern sections, dive in the middle, or venture out using a Zodiac to return to the jetty.

Suitable for divers of all levels, from Open Water Divers to professionals, the El Quadim house reef offers a plethora of training opportunities. Experienced guides are available to lead divers through an extensive cave system, where light permeates the reef roof, creating a truly mesmerizing experience. For those seeking a unique adventure, fluorescent lamp-assisted Early-Morning and Nightdives are also available several times a week.

Certified solo divers can explore depths of up to 25m at the house reef. At the jetty, a high level of service awaits divers, eliminating the need to carry tanks and weights as everything is conveniently located. Snorkelers will also delight in the proximity of majestic marine visitors to the jetty.

Immerse yourself in the beauty and variety of the El Quadim house reef, a remarkable diving destination that offers an unforgettable experience for divers of all levels.

Please note:
- Visibility: 19m
- Max depth: 20m
- Recommended Diver Level: Advanced
- Close Location: Mövenpick Resort El Quseir, Safaga, Al Qusair Road, Al Qusair City, Red Sea Governorate, 84712, Egypt

Diving Conditions Score for El Quadim Nord

8
Very Good

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

Dive Site Overview for El Quadim Nord

Depth

20m

Visibility

19m

Experience Level

advanced

Weather Conditions for El Quadim Nord

Wave Height

0.94m

Wind Speed

12.6 m/s

Water Temp

27°C

Visibility

23.2km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

4.55s

Air Temperature

27.8°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for El Quadim Nord
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Dive Score Chart for El Quadim Nord

Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.973333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 17.5 m/s.Best night dive time: 20:00 with score 7.71/10.

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

Sunrise at El Quadim Nord: 06:00
Sunset at El Quadim Nord: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at El Quadim Nord 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
15:00

Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.78m (4.1s), Wind: 17.5 m/s

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Best Night
20:00

Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 0.9m, Wind: 6.9 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for El Quadim Nord
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at El Quadim Nord

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 Quadim Nord

Winter

Avg. Score: 8.6/10

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

Best Months for El Quadim Nord

January
Score: 8.7
December
Score: 8.6
April
Score: 8.5

Ideal Conditions for El Quadim Nord

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

25.9°C / 78.6°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.7m / 5.6ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for El Quadim Nord

El Quadim Nord shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.2°C) and January the coldest (12.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.7m 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.

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

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 20, 2026

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