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Lotus Bay House Reef

The Lotus Bay dive site boasts a fantastic shore dive opportunity with its remarkable house reef. Easily accessible from the beach, this reef descends to a maximum depth of 9m, making it an excellent choice for extended dives. Its favorable conditions cater to both beginners and those seeking training dives.

Exploring this site reveals an enchanting seagrass meadow, serving as a habitat for three turtles and a diverse array of marine life. Along the reef, divers will cross paths with angelfish, moray eels, crocodile fish, and coral catfish.

While the house reef may not host large corals, it is teeming with numerous captivating underwater creatures such as shrimps, moray eels, and various fish species. From scorpionfish, zebra lionfish, and the Red Sea lionfish to the ever-present crocodile fish, every dive promises exciting encounters. Lucky divers might even catch a glimpse of an immense leopard stingray gracefully gliding near the reef. In the adjacent seagrass meadow, turtles find their sanctuary, and keen-eyed divers may discover elusive seahorses and seagrass ghost fish.

Located in Lotus Bay, Egypt, this remarkable dive site guarantees excellent visibility of up to 20m and enables divers to venture to a maximum depth of 18m. Suitable for divers of beginner and advanced levels, Lotus Bay is conveniently situated near Spar, Hurghada, Safaga Road, Soma Bay, Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, 84711, Egypt, offering easy access to eager underwater explorers.

Diving Conditions Score for Lotus Bay House Reef

6.5
Above Average

Decent conditions, proceed with caution.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Lotus Bay House Reef

Depth

18m

Visibility

20m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Lotus Bay House Reef

Wave Height

0.78m

Wind Speed

29.3 m/s

Water Temp

26.7°C

Visibility

22.74km

Cloud Cover

0%

Wave Period

3.55s

Air Temperature

34°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Lotus Bay House Reef
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Dive Score Chart for Lotus Bay House Reef

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 7.233333333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.78m, Wind 28.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 3:00 with score 6.92/10.

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

Sunrise at Lotus Bay House Reef: 06:00
Sunset at Lotus Bay House Reef: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Lotus Bay House 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
6:00

Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.78m (3.45s), Wind: 28.8 m/s

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Best Night
3:00

Score: 6.9/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 20.8 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Lotus Bay House Reef
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Lotus Bay House 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 Lotus Bay House 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 Lotus Bay House Reef

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

Ideal Conditions for Lotus Bay House Reef

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

26.6°C / 79.9°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 Lotus Bay House Reef

Lotus Bay House Reef shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with August being the warmest month (33.1°C) and January the coldest (12.1°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 - Jun 20, 2026

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