Egypt

Port Ghalib

Port Ghalib - photo 1

Photo by Omar Elsharawy on Unsplash.

Port Ghalib sits on the southern edge of Egypt’s Red Sea coast and serves as a gateway for divers heading to the Great Ras Mohammed and Brother Islands areas, as well as nearby reefs accessible from the marina. It’s a developing resort hub with a handful of dive centers offering courses, gear rental, and day trips. Water conditions are typical of the Red Sea—warm, clear visibility varies by season, with coral formations, reef fish, and occasional pelagic activity along the drift sites and walls in the wider area. While the city itself is more about resort facilities and marina access, it provides straightforward access to reliable coastal dive sites and liveaboard departures from nearby ports.

Essential information for traveling in Egypt

About Egypt

Sea
Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea, Gulf of Suez, Mediterra...
Timezone
Africa/Cairo
Languages
AR
Demonym
Egyptian
Phone prefix
+20

Practicalities

Currency
EGP
Voltage
220, 230
Plug type
Type C, Type F
Airports
CAI HRG SSH RMF HBE

Diving specifics

Temperature
°C
Depth units
meters
Pressure
bar
Regulators
DIN Yoke (INT)

Dive sites and dive centers around Port Ghalib

Nearby Dive Sites (28)

Nearby Dive Centers (2)

Nearby cities for scuba diving around Port Ghalib

The best time to dive in Port Ghalib

The best months to dive in Port Ghalib are from June to October. Temperatures are confortable (28-33°C), currents are mild and the visibility is at its best.

Excellent Good Fair Mitigated
01 - Jan.
20 °C 23 °C 7/10
02 - Feb.
18 °C 22 °C 6/10
03 - Mar.
22 °C 22 °C 7/10
04 - Apr.
25 °C 24 °C 7/10
05 - May
28 °C 25 °C 7/10
06 - Jun.
31 °C 27 °C 8/10
07 - Jul.
33 °C 29 °C 8/10
08 - Aug.
33 °C 30 °C 7/10
09 - Sept.
30 °C 29 °C 8/10
10 - Oct.
28 °C 28 °C 8/10
11 - Nov.
24 °C 27 °C 8/10
12 - Dec.
20 °C 26 °C 7/10

Based on last year's weather. Scores compare months for this destination only and are indicative. A mitigated month may still suit many divers.

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