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Flamenco Hausriff

3.4 — based on 12 community signals
4.2 12 species 23 contributors

Flamenco Hausriff is a year-round Egyptian reef dive with healthy coral and 12 recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Water temp
21–28°C
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At a glance

Activity
dive
Difficulty
beginner
Water temp
21–28 °C
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
7 kn
Wave
0.84 m
Water
29.5°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (32%)
Now: WNW (300°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.48m

Today: High 13:00 (+0.04m), Low 07:00 (-0.15m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 07:00 · -0.15m ▲ 13:00 · +0.04m ▼ 19:00 · -0.07m ▲ 01:00 · +0.06m Now +0.1m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV7.1 · high Air PM2.514 · moderate 06:30 18:43
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 16.8 1.12 7 0mm
09-20 15.5 1.26 7 0mm
09-21 15.3 1.14 7 0mm
09-22 13.5 0.96 7 0mm
09-23 14.2 1.04 7 0mm
09-24 15.5 1.12 7 0mm
09-25 15.1 1.4 7 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (21–28°C)

About this spot

Flamenco Hausriff sits off Egypt's coast as a accessible reef system open to diving throughout the year. The site shows no signs of coral stress, indicating stable conditions for marine life. With 12 documented species observations on file, the reef supports a working ecosystem worth exploring. The spot sits outside marine protected areas, keeping access straightforward for visiting divers. Community video records from three separate dives give you real-world reference footage before you go. Exact depth and visibility data aren't logged here, so check with local dive operators for current conditions on your planned visit date. Egyptian reef diving offers consistent warm water and reliable sea states across the calendar, making Flamenco Hausriff a solid year-round option. The healthy coral status suggests the reef remains in good shape for macro and reef-life observation. Video documentation from the community provides honest reference material—worth watching to dial in your expectations. Local knowledge from operators familiar with the site will refine your planning once you commit to dates.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Dive types

ReefShore

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm shorty
  • 📜 C-card + dive insurance (DAN)
  • 📔 Dive logbook
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 220V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 48%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 4051km · ~932kg · €17

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 59/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 8h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 7h east · 5 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to dive Flamenco Hausriff?

Flamenco Hausriff is diveable year-round. Egypt's Red Sea reefs stay warm and accessible across all seasons, though local operators can advise on swell and wind patterns for your specific travel window.

What depth and difficulty level should I expect?

Exact depth specs aren't recorded for this site. Contact local dive operators in Egypt ahead of your trip—they'll confirm depth range and recommend whether the reef suits your certification level.

What marine life will I see here?

Twelve species have been documented at Flamenco Hausriff. The reef shows no coral stress, meaning the ecosystem is stable. Watch the three community videos available online to see what divers have recorded at the site.

Do I need permits or special access to dive here?

Flamenco Hausriff lies outside marine protected areas, so no extra MPA permits are required. Standard Egypt diving rules apply—book through a licensed local operator for compliance and safety.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Extra Divers

0.9 km
4.8 (280 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 31+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Subex Dive Center

2.5 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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Verified marine species observations

15 records · 11 species · sources: OBIS, GBIF

Millepora dichotoma

Hydrozoa · Milleporidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×3records

Tridacna maxima

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×3records

Hemimycale arabica

Demospongiae · Hymedesmiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Hexabranchus sanguineus

Gastropoda · Hexabranchidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Paramontastraea peresi

Anthozoa · Merulinidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Pteria aegyptiaca

Bivalvia · Pteriidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Taeniura lymma

Elasmobranchii · Dasyatidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Tridacna squamosa

Bivalvia · Cardiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Echinometra mathaei

Echinoidea · Echinometridae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Callyspongia crassa

Demospongiae · Callyspongiidae
GBIF
Last seen:
2 Jan 2025
×1records

Plerogyra sinuosa

Anthozoa · Plerogyridae
GBIF
Last seen:
1 Jan 2025
×1records

Data: 187,991 observations from OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) and GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving flamenco Hausriff

Moussa Awadallah

Scuba Diving in El Quseir, Flamenco Beach and Resort, die besten Spots, diving.DE el Flamenco

Instructor Fiefie

Tauchen bei diving.DE Flamenco bei El Quseir

feel4nature

Local knowledge

OpenStreetMap Notes
  • "Forwarding anonymous report from #Mapy.cz user, please verify: "camping place""

    Matyjace · 2023-07-20
  • "Everything is shifted here. The whole mapping area must be moved. Can someone fix this easily?"

    tbsprs · 2014-12-22
wind peaks Jun-Sep-Aug, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec, water 21-28°C.

5-year monthly climate

60 samples
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
p25–p75 range Median Wind (kn) Air (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (84/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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