

Best for beginner divers, 5-19m, boat entry, moderate current.
Torfa Fanous East is a reef and wall site located within Ras Mohammed National Park. This drift dive site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 19 metres and an average depth of 12 metres. Access is exclusively by boat. Divers and snorkellers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The site is also suitable for night diving. Hazards at this location include boat traffic, surge, strong currents, and the presence of sharp coral, lionfish, and stonefish. Water temperatures fluctuate throughout the year, ranging from 22C in March to 28C between July and October.
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The main reef's eastern wall excels in its shallow zone, where schooling fish interact with the surge.
Approximately half an hour's journey from downtown Hurghada.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-19m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Yes, this site is suitable for beginner divers and snorkellers.
The depth ranges from 5 to 19 metres, with an average depth of 12 metres.
This is a boat-only site; a boat charter is required to access the reef.
Yes, Torfa Fanous East is suitable for both diving and snorkelling activities.
Hazards include boat traffic, surge, strong currents, sharp coral, and the presence of lionfish and stonefish.
Diving at Torfa Fanous East in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Torfa Fanous East in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Torfa Fanous East in Hurghada are March, April, May, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Torfa Fanous East in Hurghada. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Torfa Fanous East in Hurghada typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.