Marsa Abu Galawa
Located just an hour south of El Gouna in Egypt, Marsa Abu Galawa offers an incredible diving experience. This picturesque bay is characterized by a captivating drop-off adorned with stunning hard corals. Within the bay, divers can explore enchanting coral blocks and a shallow sea grass area, creating a diverse underwater ecosystem.
Diving in Marsa Abu Galawa allows you to encounter a wide variety of marine life. From colorful reef fish to intriguing creatures like scorpion fish, lionfish, stonefish, and moray eels, there is no shortage of fascinating encounters. Additionally, divers can marvel at the smaller inhabitants of the bay, such as nudibranches and shrimps.
This dive site boasts a remarkable visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 16m, making it an ideal destination for beginner divers. With its convenient location near Hurghada in the Red Sea Governorate, Marsa Abu Galawa is easily accessible and promises unforgettable underwater adventures.
Diving in Marsa Abu Galawa allows you to encounter a wide variety of marine life. From colorful reef fish to intriguing creatures like scorpion fish, lionfish, stonefish, and moray eels, there is no shortage of fascinating encounters. Additionally, divers can marvel at the smaller inhabitants of the bay, such as nudibranches and shrimps.
This dive site boasts a remarkable visibility of 21m and a maximum depth of 16m, making it an ideal destination for beginner divers. With its convenient location near Hurghada in the Red Sea Governorate, Marsa Abu Galawa is easily accessible and promises unforgettable underwater adventures.
Diving Conditions Score for Marsa Abu Galawa
7
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Marsa Abu Galawa
Depth
16m
Visibility
21m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Marsa Abu Galawa
Wave Height
0.76m
Wind Speed
28.7 m/s
Water Temp
26.1°C
Visibility
21.68km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
3.6s
Air Temperature
31.3°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Marsa Abu Galawa
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Dive Score Chart for Marsa Abu Galawa
Best time to dive: 12:00 with score 7.593333333333334/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.76m, Wind 31.4 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 7.213333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Marsa Abu Galawa: 06:00
Sunset at Marsa Abu Galawa: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Marsa 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
12:00Score: 7.6/10
Waves: 0.76m (3.6s), Wind: 31.4 m/s
Best Night
0:00Score: 7.2/10
Waves: 0.64m, Wind: 22.8 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Marsa Abu GalawaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Marsa 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 Marsa 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 Marsa Abu Galawa
January
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
February
Score: 8.4
Ideal Conditions for Marsa 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 Marsa Abu Galawa
Marsa 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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