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El Gouna House Reef (Zahabia)

Red Sea Governorate, EgyptDirections
Open Water suggestedJet-ski / boat traffic near shore1–18 m (3–59 ft) depthBoth entry3mm wetsuit typical

El Gouna House Reef (Zahabia) at a glance

El Gouna House Reef (Zahabia) is a both dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt with depths of 1–18 m (3–59 ft). The best time to dive is typically Year round; ideal for sunrise and sunset/night dives. Recent reports put the water around 25°C (76°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:07

Forecast for this hour · 7:00 · run 11 h ago
0.4 m (1.4 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point

Site hazards: Jet-ski / boat traffic near shore · Shallow coral on exit

All 2 hazards ↓

Dive windows this week

Sun7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

MonNo window

0.1 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.4 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

TueNo window

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.6 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

WedNo window

0.2 m waves · 10 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Thu23:00–4:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.4 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 12 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

SatNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:27 · Sunrise 6:51 · Sunset 18:07 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 12 km from site · updated 24 Oct, 20:15 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

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What Divers Say

Best time: Year round; ideal for sunrise and sunset/night dives

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

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Marine life recorded at this site

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Fills & rentals nearby

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Data updated July 2026

Site details

El Gouna's easily accessible house reef lies off Zahabia beach and is reached directly from the shore via the resort dive centre, making it ideal for training, check dives, and repeat sunrise/sunset/night dives. It offers a gentle slope with a good cross-section of typical Red Sea hard and soft corals and reef fish. The relaxed conditions suit beginners and macro photographers.

shore

Jet-ski / boat traffic near shore

Shallow coral on exit

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