Egypt Dive Sites
264 mapped sites
Explore on mapDestination guide
Scuba diving in Egypt
Egypt has 264 public dive sites on PickADive, with strong starting points in Red Sea Governorate and South Sinai. Use this hub to move from broad destination research to specific dive-site pages.
- Public sites
- 264
- Indexed destination pages
- Regions
- 2
- Browsable areas
- Rating
- Building
- Reviews are still growing
- Common access
- Boat
- 70 dive sites
Seasonal patterns
Best months, historically in Egypt
Typical conditions by month across dive sites in Egypt— historical patterns, not a forecast.
- Jan90%24°C
- Feb73%23°C
- Mar81%23°C
- Apr78%24°C
- May74%25°C
- Jun82%27°C
- Jul96%30°C
- Aug78%30°C
- Sep76%29°C
- Oct90%28°C
- Nov92%27°C
- Dec91%25°C
From 262 sites’ typical conditions · historical typicals, not a forecast
Best time to dive Egypt: full month-by-month data →
Featured dive guides
In-depth guides for famous sites in Egypt
Start with these richer site pages when you want article-style planning notes, FAQs, condition context, and local logistics.
Featured guideRed Sea Governorate
SS Thistlegorm dive guide
Read the enriched SS Thistlegorm guide for access, depth, difficulty, conditions, marine-life notes, and FAQs before comparing reviews.
Open guideFeatured guide
Zabargad Turtle Bay dive guide
Read the enriched Zabargad Turtle Bay guide for access, depth, difficulty, conditions, marine-life notes, and FAQs before comparing reviews.
IntermediateBoat
Open guideBest dive sites in Egypt
Showing 1–24 of 264
Abu Helal
South Sinai · 5–25 m
Abu Helal is a reef dive on the coast north of central Dahab, with a coral garden and seagrass shallows sloping to a reef edge. It is a relaxed shore dive away from the busiest sites.
IntermediateShore entry
Abu Soma Paradise House Reef
Red Sea Governorate · —
Abu Soma Paradise House Reef is a dive site in Egypt.
Aida (Aida II)
Red Sea Governorate · 25–60 m
The Aida (Aida II) was a 75 m Italian-built vessel later used as an Egyptian troop and supply transport that struck the western side of Big Brother Island in September 1957. The wreck lies on a steep slope with the bow around 25 m and the stern dropping to roughly 60 m, now richly overgrown with corals. It sits about 100 m from the Numidia and is reserved for experienced divers because of the depth and current.
AdvancedBoat entry
Anemone City, Shark Reef and Jolanda Reef
South Sinai · 5–30 m
One of the most celebrated dive sites in the world, sitting at the southern tip of the Sinai where the Gulfs of Aqaba and Suez meet the Red Sea. Two coral pinnacles rise from great depths to near the surface forming dramatic walls and a 12-20m plateau, with hundreds of anemones and their resident clownfish in the shallows. Adjacent lies the cargo of the wrecked Cypriot vessel Yolanda, with toilets, bathtubs and pipework scattered across the shallow reef.
AdvancedBoat entry
Plan a dive in Egypt
Choose the right area
Popular starting points in Egypt include Red Sea Governorate and South Sinai. The region list helps you narrow the country before comparing individual site pages.
Explore sites on the mapMatch depth and difficulty
Current public data shows 38 intermediate and 18 advanced dive sites. Listed depths range from about 0m to 110m where available. Boat is the most common listed access type. Use those signals as a starting point, then confirm the plan against training, equipment, and current local guidance.
Check conditions close to the dive
PickADive can help with research and comparison, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Weather, current, visibility, entry, boat traffic, and local rules can change quickly.
How condition context worksCommon questions about diving in Egypt
Where are the best places to scuba dive in Egypt?
Start with Red Sea Governorate and South Sinai. PickADive lists 264 public dive sites in Egypt, and the region links on this page help narrow the choice before you compare individual site pages. Red Sea Governorate alone accounts for 202 of those listings across 2 regions. 14 dive sites are recorded with shore access and 70 with boat access.
Is Egypt good for beginner divers?
PickADive currently marks 2 dive sites in Egypt as beginner level. That is 1% of the 264 listed dive sites. 14 dive sites countrywide are recorded with shore access, and listed depths start from about 0m. Use the difficulty badges, access notes, depth range, reviews, and local operator advice to decide whether a site fits your training and comfort.
Are there advanced dive sites in Egypt?
Yes. PickADive currently marks 20 dive sites in Egypt as advanced or expert level. That includes 2 marked expert. Listed depths in the catalog reach about 110m at the deepest sites, and 70 dive sites are recorded as boat access. Review depth, access, conditions, hazards, and recent diver notes before planning those dives.
What depths can I expect when diving in Egypt?
The public PickADive catalog for Egypt currently shows listed depths from about 0m to 110m. Both shallow shore entries and deeper boat sites appear in the catalog: 14 dive sites are recorded with shore access and 70 with boat access. Always check the individual site page and current local guidance before choosing a dive.
Can PickADive tell me if conditions are safe today in Egypt?
No. PickADive helps with destination research and site comparison in Egypt, but it does not certify that a dive is safe today. Site pages show forecast-derived condition outlooks and historical seasonality — planning aids computed from measured data, never a judgment that a particular dive is advisable. Check current conditions, training limits, equipment, local rules, and operator guidance before diving.