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Gordon Reef

Located in Egypt, Gordon Reef is renowned for the wreck of the “Lovilla”, which became grounded on the reef's northern end in 1981. Divers have the option to experience this dive either as a drift or mooring dive, with mooring available on the southern side of the reef.

This expansive reef offers an incredible opportunity for observing marine life, including bannerfish, parrotfish, cornetfish, and blue-spotted stingrays, all gracefully gliding through the vibrant hard coral.

Beginning with a sandy plateau, divers will navigate towards the drop-off, found at a depth of 20 meters. As they descend into the stunning turquoise blue waters, fortunate divers may even catch a glimpse of hammerhead or eagle rays, which are known to frequent these deep blue waters. The wall is adorned with magnificent gorgonians, creating a mesmerizing backdrop for the abundance of reef fish. On the return path towards the reef, divers will encounter numerous scattered metal drums filled with tar on the sandy plateau. They can opt to either return along the same route to conclude the dive or, in favorable weather conditions, enjoy a drift around the northern side of the reef.

With excellent visibility of up to 25 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters, Gordon Reef is suitable for both beginner and advanced divers. Plan your underwater adventure at this captivating dive site conveniently located on Al Sheikh Zaid Street, Al Nabq, Shark's Bay, Sharm el-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt.

Diving Conditions Score for Gordon Reef

7.4
Good

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

Dive Site Overview for Gordon Reef

Depth

21m

Visibility

25m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Gordon Reef

Wave Height

0.48m

Wind Speed

28 m/s

Water Temp

27.7°C

Visibility

24.34km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.25s

Air Temperature

30.9°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gordon Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Gordon Reef

Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 8.769874213836477/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.22m, Wind 2.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 7.35622641509434/10.

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

Sunrise at Gordon Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Gordon Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Gordon Reef 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: 8.8/10
Waves: 0.22m (2.65s), Wind: 2.1 m/s

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Best Night
18:00

Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.24m, Wind: 15.3 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Gordon Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gordon Reef

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 Gordon Reef

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 Gordon Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Gordon Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.0°C / 78.8°F

April

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

12.0m / 39.4ft

May

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

1.9m / 6.2ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Gordon Reef

Gordon Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.4°C) and January the coldest (12.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.9m 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 - Jul 7, 2026

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