

Best for beginner divers, 6-30m, boat entry, mild current.
El Gilwa East in Ras Mohammed National Park is a versatile site featuring a reef, drop-off, wall, and pinnacles. Accessible only by boat, it offers a drift dive experience with mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths between 6 and 30 metres, averaging 10 metres. Divers can encounter various marine life, including wrasses, Twoband Anemonefish, Emperor Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, and Giant Morays. Other species recorded include nudibranchs, scorpionfish, pufferfish, and several butterflyfish species. Hazards to be aware of include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and stonefish.
27.55805, 33.87295
Morning sun bathes the coral wall in light, revealing soft coral gardens.
Accessible via boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
6-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses and Twoband Anemonefish. Less frequently, you may spot Emperor Angelfish, Bluespotted Fantail Rays, Lunartail Groupers, Giant Morays, Chromodoris nudibranchs, scorpionfish, pufferfish, and various butterflyfish.
Yes, El Gilwa East is suitable for beginners, offering a sheltered lagoon area often used for training courses.
The site ranges from 6 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 10 metres.
No, El Gilwa East requires boat access.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling activities are conducted at this site.
Diving at El Gilwa East in El Gouna requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at El Gilwa East in El Gouna. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Divers at El Gilwa East in El Gouna should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish, lionfish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
El Gilwa East in El Gouna typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at El Gilwa East in El Gouna typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.