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Gulf Fleet No. 31

Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Advanced suggested85–108 m (279–354 ft) depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Gulf Fleet No. 31 at a glance

Gulf Fleet No. 31 is an expert boat dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt with depths of 85–108 m (279–354 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Glassfish, Trevally, and Soft coral. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:05

Forecast for this hour · 16:00 · run 19 h ago
0.2 m (0.6 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 81°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Extreme depth (over 100 m) placing the entire wreck well beyond recreational limits, mandatory decompression, narcosis, overhead penetration into the pilothouse, demanding gas planning, current

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Mon
Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

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

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 9 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 12 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 13 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 16 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 16 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 14 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

SunNot 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 6:26 · Sunrise 6:50 · Sunset 18:05 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 2.9 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:22 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Glassfish, Soft coral
Best time: Spring to autumn for the calmest seas; liveaboard or specialist technical charter required

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

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 77% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 52% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.2 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 70% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  4. April, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  5. May, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 50% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  7. July, 74% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  8. August, 53% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 1.0 m (3.1 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  9. September, 72% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  10. October, 80% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 81% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.6 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots

November has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Shop facts come from OpenStreetMap and community corrections, shown nearest first. PickADive lists facts and contacts only — no listing is sponsored or ranked.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

Gulf Fleet No. 31 is a US-built offshore supply vessel of about 294 GRT that sank near the northeast tip of Shaabruhr Umm Qammar reef off Hurghada. The wreck stands upright on a rocky outcrop with the stern around 105 m and the deepest point near 108 m, with penetration of the pilothouse possible around 95 m. It is a strictly technical deep dive, showing intact rudders, propellers and aft cargo containers.

wreck

Extreme depth (over 100 m) placing the entire wreck well beyond recreational limits, mandatory decompression, narcosis, overhead penetration into the pilothouse, demanding gas planning, current

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