Green Hole ED
Discover an extraordinary shore dive in Egypt, conveniently accessible by minibus. Begin your underwater adventure by entering through a spacious hole in the reef top, leading you into a captivating canyon. As you explore, you'll be enthralled by the enchanting coral gardens on both sides. The dive site also offers rugged reef slopes, adding a touch of excitement to your diving experience. For your convenience and safety, a rope is available to assist with entry and exit.
Prepare to encounter a mesmerizing array of marine species during your dive. Delight in the vibrant soft corals, graceful angelfish, dazzling butterflyfish, and elusive scorpionfish. With a stroke of luck, you may even spot graceful eagle rays, curious crabs, and vibrant nudibranchs.
Recommended for both beginners and advanced divers, this dive site in Egypt boasts impressive visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 21 meters. Located in Safaga, Al Qusair Road, Red Sea Governorate, it offers unparalleled diving opportunities in the breathtaking Red Sea.
Immerse yourself in the underwater wonders of this captivating dive site and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Diving Conditions Score for Green Hole ED
Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Green Hole ED
Depth
21m
Visibility
18m
Experience Level
Weather Conditions for Green Hole ED
Wave Height
0.6m
Wind Speed
29.4 m/s
Water Temp
27.6°C
Visibility
23.24km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.5s
Air Temperature
32.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Dive Score Chart for Green Hole ED
Best time to dive: 17:00 with score 8.66768115942029/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.36m, Wind 1.1 m/s.Best night dive time: 18:00 with score 8.04037037037037/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Optimal diving conditions at Green Hole ED 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.
Score: 8.7/10
Waves: 0.36m (3.45s), Wind: 1.1 m/s
Score: 8.0/10
Waves: 0.34m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Green Hole EDAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Green Hole ED
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 Green Hole ED
Winter
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Green Hole ED
Ideal Conditions for Green Hole ED
Water Temp
26.0°C / 78.8°F
April
Visibility
12.5m / 41.0ft
December
Wave Height
1.6m / 5.2ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Green Hole ED
Green Hole ED shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (32.4°C) and January the coldest (11.5°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.6m 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 - Jul 9, 2026