El Fanous East

Egypt

El Fanous East

5–30 mMax Depth
boatEntry
20Species

Conditions Summary

Model forecast · local time (GMT+3)

Planning signal91/100
Waves
0.8 m
3.6 s
Swell
0.3 m
3.4 s
Current speed
0.4 km/h
flowing toward S
Water temperature
28.5°C
Wind
27.1 km/h
→ NW
Sea level
0.1 m
WavesWatch
SwellCalm
Current speedCalm
Planning window
23:4523:00
Calmest model window

Forecast Overview

TodayWatch
Waves0.8–0.8 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.5°C
TomorrowWatch
Waves0.7–1.0 mCurrent speed0.6 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C
Mon, Sep 7Watch
Waves0.6–0.8 mCurrent speed0.5 km/h maxWater temperature28.2°C
Tue, Sep 8Watch
Waves0.4–0.6 mCurrent speed0.4 km/h maxWater temperature28.3°C
Next 72 hours
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
11:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.9 m
Current speed: 0.5 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
23:00
Waves: 0.8 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
05:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
11:00
Waves: 0.7 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.0°C
17:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.4°C
23:00
Waves: 0.6 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.3°C
05:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
11:00
Waves: 0.5 m
Current speed: 0.2 km/h
Water temperature: 28.2°C
17:00
Waves: 0.4 m
Current speed: 0.4 km/h
Water temperature: 28.5°C
Catalog depth5–30 m
Data sources & field guideOpen-Meteo Marine + Weather APIs

Planning context, not a safety guarantee. Coastal model accuracy is limited. Confirm the actual briefing, entry, exit, and suitability with a local operator.

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Dive readiness

Collecting the latest marine conditions and forecast signals.

Seasons · water temperature

12-month outlook

Best window

Mar-Nov

Peak month

Aug 28.7°

Jan23.2°
Feb22.4°
Mar22.4°
Apr23.0°
May24.8°
Jun26.1°
Jul27.8°
Aug28.7°
Sep27.7°
Oct27.5°
Nov26.3°
Dec24.6°
Current: mild
Typical visibility: 25 m

Historical planning data from the recorded site profile. Water temperature and conditions can vary by day, depth, and weather; confirm current conditions with a local operator.

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Dive Types

reefsalt Waterintermediate Difficulty

Data source & current conditions

Profile facts were imported from DeepLog. ScubaProof adds nearby-center links and presents the recorded fields without treating missing data as confirmation. Conditions, access, permits, and site suitability can change; confirm them with a local operator before diving.

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Questions to ask a local operator

  • What are today's current, visibility, entry, and exit conditions?
  • Does the planned route stay within my certification and recent experience?
  • Are there local permits, conservation rules, or equipment requirements?

Common Species

12 km · nearby observations
Grey moray
Gymnothorax griseus
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Imbricata atlantic hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
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Moray eel
Gymnothorax javanicus
DeepLog2
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
DeepLog2
Steinitz' prawn-goby
Amblyeleotris steinitzi
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Checkerboard wrasse
Halichoeres hortulanus
DeepLog1
Cyane's octopus
Octopus cyanea
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Devil firefish
Pterois miles
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Dusky parrotfish
Scarus niger
DeepLog1
Finless sole
Pardachirus marmoratus
DeepLog1
Nudibranch
Phyllidia varicosa
DeepLog1
Ocellated snake-eel
Myrichthys maculosus
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These are nearby biodiversity records, not a guarantee that every species will be seen on a particular dive.
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Photos

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