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Port Ghalib Fishmarket

Discover the thriving House Reef at Port Ghalib, Egypt, offering an incredible diving experience for divers of all levels. Beginners can easily access the water through a pristine sandy beach, where they will uncover a beautiful reef at depths ranging from 5 to 20 meters. As you venture towards the outer reef, the depth plunges to over 60 meters, catering to more advanced divers.

Immerse yourself in the captivating marine life of the Red Sea, as the House Reef is home to a variety of extraordinary species including turtles, boxfish, and napoleon fish. Additionally, technical divers will be enthralled by the canyon located at a depth of 45 to 70 meters.

With a visibility of 18 meters and a maximum depth of 18 meters, this dive site promises exceptional conditions for exploration. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced diver, the House Reef at Port Ghalib is an unparalleled destination to witness the wonders of the Red Sea.

Located near The Palace Port Ghalib in the Al Qusair region, along the Marsa Aalam Road in the Red Sea Governorate of Egypt, this sensational dive site is easily accessible for divers seeking unforgettable underwater adventures.

Diving Conditions Score for Port Ghalib Fishmarket

8
Very Good

Very good diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.

Dive Site Overview for Port Ghalib Fishmarket

Depth

18m

Visibility

18m

Experience Level

beginner
advanced

Weather Conditions for Port Ghalib Fishmarket

Wave Height

0.5m

Wind Speed

10 m/s

Water Temp

27.1°C

Visibility

15km

Cloud Cover

57.5%

Wave Period

4.6s

Air Temperature

20°C

Precipitation

0 mm

Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Port Ghalib Fishmarket
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Dive Score Chart for Port Ghalib Fishmarket

Best time to dive: 6:00 with score 8.59/10. Water conditions: Waves 0.5m, Wind 10 m/s.Best night dive time: 0:00 with score 8.09/10.

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

Sunrise at Port Ghalib Fishmarket: 06:00
Sunset at Port Ghalib Fishmarket: 18:00

Optimal diving conditions at Port Ghalib Fishmarket 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: 8.6/10
Waves: 0.5m (8s), Wind: 10 m/s

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Best Night
0:00

Score: 8.1/10
Waves: 0.5m, Wind: 10 m/s

Seasonal Analysis for Port Ghalib Fishmarket
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Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Port Ghalib Fishmarket

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 Port Ghalib Fishmarket

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 Port Ghalib Fishmarket

January
Score: 10.0
February
Score: 10.0
December
Score: 10.0

Ideal Conditions for Port Ghalib Fishmarket

Water Temp

Thermometer Emoji

22.6°C / 72.7°F

June

Visibility

Telescope Emoji

20.1m / 65.9ft

October

Wave Height

Wave Emoji

0.2m / 0.7ft

January

Wave Period

Wave Emoji

8.0s

January

Seasonal Insights for Port Ghalib Fishmarket

Port Ghalib Fishmarket shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with June being the warmest month (22.6°C) and December the coldest (18.6°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.

Scoring Legend:
9-10 (Excellent)
7-8 (Good)
5-6 (Average)
3-4 (Poor)
1-2 (Dangerous)

Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026

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