Gotha Abu Galawa
This dive site is located in Abu Galawa reef, just 1 hour south of Elgouna in Egypt's Red Sea Governorate. It is an ideal spot for divers of all levels, especially beginners. With a depth ranging from 4m to a maximum of 14m, this site offers a comfortable exploration experience. The underwater scenery is adorned with stunning glass pinnacles inhabited by vibrant anthias fish, creating a mesmerizing sight. Divers may also have the opportunity to enjoy a drift dive and encounter playful dolphins during their underwater adventure. The diverse marine life includes glass fish, anthias fish, puffer fish, clown fish, octopus, morays, stingrays, eagle rays, fantail stingray, scorpion fish, stone fish, lion fish, snake eel, and dolphins. With excellent visibility of up to 22m, this dive site promises breathtaking views and unforgettable underwater encounters.
Diving Conditions Score for Gotha Abu Galawa
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Gotha Abu Galawa
Depth
14m
Visibility
22m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Gotha Abu Galawa
Wave Height
0.72m
Wind Speed
24.5 m/s
Water Temp
26.2°C
Visibility
21.68km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.55s
Air Temperature
31.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Gotha Abu Galawa
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Dive Score Chart for Gotha Abu Galawa
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.633333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.72m, Wind 29.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 1:00 with score 7.253333333333334/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Gotha Abu Galawa: 06:00
Sunset at Gotha Abu Galawa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Gotha Abu Galawa 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
15:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.72m (3.45s), Wind: 29.4 m/s
Best Night
1:00Score: 7.3/10
Waves: 0.6m, Wind: 22.2 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Gotha Abu GalawaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Gotha Abu Galawa
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 Gotha Abu Galawa
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 Gotha Abu Galawa
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Gotha Abu Galawa
Water Temp
27.1°C / 80.8°F
May
Visibility
12.0m / 39.4ft
May
Wave Height
2.0m / 6.6ft
December
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Gotha Abu Galawa
Gotha Abu Galawa 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.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 21, 2026
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