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Stone Beach

4.0 — based on 20 community signals
4.2 12 species 29 contributors

Stone Beach is a year-round Egyptian dive site with 12 recorded species observations and no coral stress indicators.

⭐ Best for intermediate divers.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Activity
dive
Difficulty
intermediate
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
9.8 kn
Wave
0.4 m
Water
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (33%)
Now: WNW (300°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 0.48m

Today: High 13:00 (+0.01m), Low 06:00 (-0.17m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.17m ▲ 13:00 · +0.01m ▼ 18:00 · -0.09m ▲ 01:00 · +0.03m Now +0.0m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV6.65 · high Air PM2.56 · good 06:31 18:44
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 15.9 0.72 7 0mm
09-20 15.3 0.84 7 0mm
09-21 15.2 0.86 7 0mm
09-22 16.2 0.78 7 0mm
09-23 14.7 0.72 7 0mm
09-24 13.6 0.8 7 0mm
09-25 15.6 1 7 0mm

About this spot

Stone Beach offers accessible diving along Egypt's coast with documented marine life observations. The site draws divers year-round, making it flexible for travel planning. Twelve species have been recorded at the location, providing consistent opportunities to encounter local reef inhabitants. Community-contributed videos offer real-world footage of conditions and wildlife encounters. The site sits outside any marine protected area, giving divers straightforward access without special permitting requirements. No current coral bleaching stress has been reported, indicating healthy reef conditions. This makes Stone Beach a reliable choice for divers seeking stable diving environments. While specific depth and visibility data aren't formally recorded, the site's year-round accessibility suggests moderate conditions suitable for varied experience levels. The presence of community video documentation means you can preview what other divers have found there before booking. Local dive operators familiar with the Egyptian coast can provide current conditions and tailored guidance.

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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
  • 📜 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%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 3936km · ~905kg · €16

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 Stone Beach?

Stone Beach is diveable year-round, giving you flexibility with travel dates. Check with local operators for seasonal variations in water conditions.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species have been recorded at Stone Beach. Community videos offer real footage of what divers have encountered. Local operators can brief you on current wildlife activity.

Do I need permits or special permissions to dive here?

Stone Beach is not located inside a marine protected area, so no special MPA permits are required. Standard Egyptian diving regulations apply.

What are the depth and difficulty levels?

Specific depth and difficulty data aren't formally recorded for this site. Contact local Egyptian dive operators for current site details and recommendations for your experience level.

Operators near this spot

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

Blue Water Dive Resort

7.9 km
4.8 (303 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 38+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 3:00 – 6:30 PM

Diving Club Golden Dolphin

8.8 km
4.7 (158 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified Speaks 🇬🇧 🇷🇺 Booked 38+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Golden Dolphin Diving Centre

8.8 km
4.7 (158 reviews) open now
Dive centre
Verified Booked 42+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Redsea-Divers Annette und Robbi Tauchbasis

8.3 km
Dive centre

Tauchen unter Freunden

8.8 km
4.8 (135 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 26+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Aquarius Diving Club

9.4 km
4.8 (450 reviews) closed
Dive centre
Verified Booked 53+ times this month
Hours: Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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See this spot in action

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Hamda aka Stone Beach

Stef's dives

Diving Hamda (Stone Beach) - Hurghada - Egypt

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💬 3 top comments
  • Wow, such utterly beautiful crystal clear waters!! No wonder Egypt is such an incredible place to do some diving, such vibrant waters!! 😍

    @thetravellingwelshman · 👍 1
  • So beautiful views of this undersea paradise. Thank you for this wonders, my friend!

    @andreadistefanoMS · 👍 1
  • Amazing video! New sub here!🥰

    @alebonfantii · 👍 1

Diving at Small Giftun, Hurghada 2021 [4K]

Rusty goes diving
wind peaks Jun-Aug-Sep, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

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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