Gota El Dir
Discover the enchanting underwater world of El Gouna's closest coral reef, just a short 30-minute journey away. With its shallow depth and tranquil waters, this dive site is perfect for beginners looking to learn and explore. It's also a stunning destination for snorkelers, offering breathtaking encounters with magnificent marine life such as dolphins and eagle rays. Prepare to be amazed by the colorful residents of this underwater paradise including clownfish, snappers, moray eels, anthias fish, pufferfish, barracuda schools, parrotfish, and sergeant fish. Don't miss the chance to spot captivating eagle rays and playful dolphins during your exploration. Get ready for an unforgettable diving experience in Egypt's captivating Red Sea, conveniently located near El Gouna.
Diving Conditions Score for Gota El Dir
7.4
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gota El Dir
Depth
15m
Visibility
19m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Gota El Dir
Wave Height
0.66m
Wind Speed
24.3 m/s
Water Temp
25.6°C
Visibility
21.56km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.4s
Air Temperature
31.5°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gota El Dir
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Dive Score Chart for Gota El Dir
Best time to dive: 16:00 with score 7.840000000000001/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 26.2 m/s.Best night dive time: 23:00 with score 7.36/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gota El Dir: 06:00
Sunset at Gota El Dir: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gota El Dir 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.
Best Overall
16:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.45s), Wind: 26.2 m/s
Safest Overall
17:00Score: 7.8/10
Waves: 0.68m (3.4s), Wind: 24.7 m/s
Best Night
23:00Score: 7.4/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 20.9 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gota El DirAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gota El Dir
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 Gota El Dir
Winter
Avg. Score: 10.0/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Gota El Dir
January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0
Ideal Conditions for Gota El Dir
Water Temp
22.7°C / 72.9°F
June
Visibility
20.1m / 65.9ft
October
Wave Height
0.2m / 0.7ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gota El Dir
Gota El Dir shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.7°C) and December the coldest (18.7°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.2m 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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