Dive-site story
Sha'ab El Fanous West lies along a protected reef system off the coast of Hurghada, featuring an extensive sandy plateau studded with massive coral pinnacles. Divers cruise past the main reef wall before exploring the scattered ergs, where active cleaning stations attract bannerfish and groupers. The sheltered sandy stretches and lagoon serve as a regular stop for resting pods of wild dolphins.
Pinnacles covered in soft corals and dense clouds of glassfish
Regular encounters with passing pods of bottlenose dolphins
Sandy bottom patches hosting well-camouflaged crocodilefish and rays
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Year-round diving is feasible, with peak water warmth occurring between late summer and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indo-Pacific Bottlenose DolphinTursiops aduncus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCociella crocodila | Common | ||||||||||||
| Masked PufferArothron diadematus | Common |
Marine forecast
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