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Tien Hsing (Abu Galawa Kebir Tug)

Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Open Water suggested1–18 m (3–59 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Tien Hsing (Abu Galawa Kebir Tug) at a glance

Tien Hsing (Abu Galawa Kebir Tug) is a boat dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt with depths of 1–18 m (3–59 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Glassfish, Butterflyfish, and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:06

Forecast for this hour · 11:00 · run 3 h ago
0.6 m (1.9 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 28°C ( · Forecast 79°F · seasonal avg 83°F)

Site hazards: Shallow wreck against a reef with the bow breaking the surface at low tide so boat-traffic and surge awareness needed, sharp coral-encrusted metal

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Dive windows this week

Fri9:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sat7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Sun7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 9 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 7 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 7 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 9 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 9 kn wind)

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

First light 6:18 · Sunrise 6:41 · Sunset 18:06 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 18 km from site · updated 23 Oct, 08:23 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, Butterflyfish
Best time: Year round, generally calm; spring through autumn for warmest water

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, 92% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  2. February, 86% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (72°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  3. March, 89% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  4. April, 84% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (76°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  5. May, 85% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.9 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  6. June, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  7. July, 98% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 31°C (87°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  8. August, 94% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 32°C (89°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  9. September, 93% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (3.0 ft), wind has typically been 15 knots
  10. October, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.9 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  11. November, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 95% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (76°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.8 ft), wind has typically been 12 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

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated July 2026

Site details

The Tien Hsing is a roughly 35 m Chinese-built steam tug that ran aground on Abu Galawa Kebir reef in the Fury Shoals in October 1943 en route from Suez to Massawa. She rests against the reef with the stern at about 17-18 m and the tip of the bow breaking the surface at low tide. One of the most heavily coral-encrusted wrecks in the Red Sea, she makes an easy, photogenic shallow dive.

wreck

Shallow wreck against a reef with the bow breaking the surface at low tide so boat-traffic and surge awareness needed, sharp coral-encrusted metal

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