• Depth avg. 17m
  • Current 1 - 3 knots
  • Air / Surface temp. 21 - 39 ℃
  • Bottom / Water temp. 19 - 33 ℃
cave, nightdive, reef, snorkeling, wall
Animals, Barracuda, Clownfish (Anemonefish), Corals, Dolphin, Fishes, Grouper, Octopus, Pufferfish, Ray, Shark, Spinner dolphin, Squid, Triggerfish, Tuna

Enjoy an easy and relaxing dive with dolphins in one of the few places in the world with perfect conditions for a great dive. A perfect spot for those who love to catch a glimpse of dolphins frolicking underwater.

The northern coast of Red Sea is a very special place to see and to swim with dolphins in their natural habitat. The reef is shaped like a horseshoe, and there is a protected lagoon, which is a perfect place for spinner dolphins to rest and play. However, dolphins are not always there. And, if they are, they are fast swimmers, so divers should be careful not to scare them away. Besides dolphins, divers may also spot tropical fishes, colorful coral gardens, goatfish, turtles, butterflyfish, lionfish, leopard groupers, and large rays. The area also has beautiful drop-offs and several pinnacles with great coral formations. This is one of the most popular sites and boat trips in Hurghada so divers will have to patient with many tourists in the area. If you do meet a dolphin, don't swim directly at them; swim parallel to them and if they want to play they will approach you. Divers also should remember not to touch them - that can be a method of disease transmission both fungal and viral diseases can potentially be transmitted both ways. Diving conditions here are easy with no strong currents and the depth is around 15 meters per average. The dive site is also great for underwater photography.

Diving conditions and the best time to dive "Dolphin House @Sha'ab Samadai Reef".

Yearly diving conditions of this dive site - expected air temperature, water temperature, current, and visibility. This data is indicative and based on historical data and observations
Air temperatureWater temperatureVisibilityCurrent
January21℃21℃
February26℃22℃25 m1 - 2 knots
March22℃23℃25 m1 knots
April24℃23℃10 - 25 m0 - 1 knots
May29℃25℃10 - 25 m0 - 2 knots
June28℃26℃25 m0 - 3 knots
July33℃27℃25 m0 - 1 knots
August32℃29℃25 m
September29℃27℃10 - 25 m0 - 2 knots
October28℃27℃25 m1 knots
November28℃26℃10 - 25 m0 - 3 knots
December28℃23℃25 m1 knots

13 Dive Centers offer to dive here

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Exceptional

An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare

Good visibility. Depth of the dive 17m. Dive duration 56min.

- Andres Z.
Colona Dive Center-el Gouna

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

- Denis K.
Coraya Divers Fantazia

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Good visibility. Depth of the dive 15m. Dive duration 55min.

- Martin V.
New Son Bijou

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

Good visibility. Depth of the dive 16m. Dive duration 63min.

- Tim P.
Emperor Divers And Scuba Schools - Marsa Al Alam

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Average visibility. Depth of the dive 13m. Dive duration 55min.

- Rene F.
Discovery Divers

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 12m. Dive duration 64min.

- Tim P.
Emperor Divers And Scuba Schools - Nuweibaa

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

- Luc G.
Euro-divers Club Med El Gouna

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

Good visibility. Depth of the dive 11m. Dive duration 56min.

- Nick E.
Euro-divers Club Med El Gouna

Exceptional

An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare

Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 8m. Dive duration 59min.

- Bob R.
Ducks Superior

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

Good visibility. Depth of the dive 10m. Dive duration 62min.

- Matt B.
Blue O Two-m/y Blue Melody (liveaboard)

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

Average visibility. Depth of the dive 11m. Dive duration 54min.

- Ricardo H.
Avalon Divers

Exceptional

An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare

Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 9m. Dive duration 57min.

- Dan U.
Avalon Divers

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Average visibility. Depth of the dive 14m. Dive duration 49min.

- Dakota I.
Colona Dive Center-el Gouna

Good

Good enough to explore one time

Excellent visibility. Depth of the dive 27m. Dive duration 46min.

- Tim P.
Red Sea Diving Safari-pioneer Divers

Very good

An interesting dive site worthwile exploring more than once

Average visibility. Depth of the dive 16m. Dive duration 60min.

- Brenden T.
Aquarius Diving Club

Exceptional

An excellent site, dive sites like this are rare

- Magdalena D.
Lagona Divers-marsa Alam

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