Dive in Nuweiba
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M.F.O. Pipeline Nuweiba, Egypt
M.F.O. is an abbreviation for "Multi-National Force and Observers". The dive starts along two desalination pipes that were put there by the Israeli Army in the late seventies. Both pipes start at 5 metres and stretch out horizontally, sloping gradually down to 12 metres and 20 metres respectively.… -
Sinkers Nuweiba, Egypt
During the seventies the Israeli Navy decided to place a large mooring buoy just off the beach, but unfortunately the water was deeper than expected and they dropped the 25 meter chain in 35 metres of water. The buoy disappeared under the surface and since then it hangs suspended at a depth of 8 -… -
La Sirene, Nuweiba,Egypt Nuweiba, Egypt
The house reef lies just infront of the La sirene Resort, private beach. The main reef lies between 5 and 12 metres of depth, ideal for beginners and experienced divers alike, because of the concentration and diversity of the fish life present.Following the sandy slope and coral garden down to 12… -
El Magana Nuweiba, Egypt
25 minutes by car towards Taba is El Magana, a site next to a very basic beach camp with 2 dive sites. The reef starts just 20 metres from the beach at a depth of 5 metres. your first dive will probably take you to the left side along a wall where the reef drops to 35 metres. A break in the coral… -
Abu Lou Lou House Reef Nuweiba, Egypt
The house reef lies just to the left of the jetty, off the hotels private beach. The main reef lies between 5 and 20 metres of depth, ideal for beginners and experienced divers alike, because of the concentration and diversity of the fish life present. Puffers, Morays, Groupers, Surgeonfish, Shrimps… -
Rock Sea Nuweiba, Egypt
Rock Sea is accessed by a short snorkel over the reef table, where you descend to 6-7 meters. Following the sandy slope and coral garden down to 20 meters, you find a beautiful drop off, allowing you to dive to over 30 meters. Here, you can find schools of Basslets, Angelfish and numerous groupers.… -
El Mazeriq Nuweiba, Egypt
The site is about 7 km south of Nuweiba. After a gentle shore entry through a break in the coral plate one sees rolling coral "hills" bottoming out in sandy bottomed "valleys". Beautiful hard corals form the hills, which you will swim over and around exploring the valleys at between 20 - 25 metres.… -
Outside Hilton Nuweiba, Egypt
Only 5 minutes by jeep from the hotel you will find one of the most beautiful reefs around. 40 metres from the beach the reef starts at a depth of 4 metres and descends slowly down to a depth of 27 metres. This area is blessed with large table corals and abundant fish life including Big-Eye, Angel… -
Ras El Shetan - Devils Head Nuweiba, Egypt
North of Nuweiba, about 30 minutes drive, is one of the best known dive sites. This is a Bedouin Camp and dive centers usually come here for a 2 tank dive outing. The southern side of the reef starts at 12 metres where you'll hit the reef plateau covered by an incredible variety of hard corals and… -
Ras El Shetan - Japanese… Nuweiba, Egypt
North of Nuweiba, about 30 minutes drive, is one of the best known dive sites. This is a Bedouin Camp and dive centers usually come here for a 2 tank dive outing. On the northern side of the reef which reveals a completely different structure. Swimming straight out from where you will have set up…
- Quick facts about the Nuweiba
- Visibility: 20m - 40m
- Recommended Equipment: 3mm wetsuit in summer, and 5mm wetsuit in winter
- Prices: The common belief that you will save a lot of money is questionable, as courses here cost between US$350 and US$500 (€280 and €400).
- Seasons: All year round diving season. It follows the northern hemisphere Summer and Winter seasons. If you wish to have warm water it is best to visit the Red Sea between June and September.
- Water Temperature: 20°C (68°F) in February, 27°C (81°F) from July to October
- Air Temperature: Air temperatures in Egypt reaches 40°C (104°F) in August and falls to 20°C (68°F) in the winter (December to February).
- Highlights: Wreck diving, coral reefs, wall dives and pelagic. Also Whale sharks and Oceanic White Tip sharks.
- Currents: The currents do vary and can be from gentle to very strong.
- Average Depth: 5m - 40m
