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El Aruk Gigi

3.7 — based on 14 community signals
4.2 12 especies 25 colaboradores

El Aruk Gigi is a year-round Egyptian dive site with healthy coral and diverse marine life recorded in community observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

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Viento
11.9 kn
Olas
0.42 m
Agua
28.3°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NW (54%)
Now: WNW (292°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.48m

Próxima: Baja a las 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
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 06:31 18:44
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 17.1 0.7 7 0mm
09-20 16.4 0.84 7 0mm
09-21 15.9 0.82 7 0mm
09-22 15 0.72 7 0mm
09-23 15.2 0.78 7 0mm
09-24 15.8 0.8 7 0mm
09-25 17.5 1.06 7 0mm

About this spot

El Aruk Gigi offers Egyptian divers a consistent year-round destination with strong coral health and established community engagement. The site has documented 12 species observations and three community-contributed videos, providing a solid foundation for planning your dive. Located outside a marine protected area, the spot maintains natural reef conditions with no recorded coral bleaching stress, indicating stable environmental conditions for exploration. The site's appeal lies in its accessibility and the active diving community documenting encounters. With multiple video resources available, you can preview conditions and marine life before your visit. The diversity of species observations suggests varied habitats worth investigating, from small reef residents to larger pelagic visitors depending on seasonal movements. El Aruk Gigi fits well into broader Red Sea or Egyptian diving itineraries. The absence of protection status means standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Plan your trip around your personal schedule—the year-round designation means conditions support diving in all seasons, though individual preferences for water temperature, visibility, and specific species encounters may vary by month.

📖 Guía: Buceo en Egipto: 258 Sitios desde Pecios hasta Tiburones Martillo

Mejores meses

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

Tipos de buceo

Arrecife

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

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 · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 3733km · ~859kg · €15

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 59/100
  • Visado: Visado a la llegada · 30 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 8h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 7h este · 5 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to dive El Aruk Gigi?

El Aruk Gigi is diveable year-round, so the best time depends on your preferences. Check community videos and local conditions reports before booking to match water temperature and visibility to your comfort level.

What depth and difficulty level is El Aruk Gigi?

Specific depth and difficulty data are not confirmed for this site. Contact local Egyptian dive operators or review the three community videos available to assess suitability for your training level and experience.

What marine life can I expect to see?

Twelve species observations are documented at El Aruk Gigi. The community videos provide visual confirmation of marine encounters. Check those resources to identify which species you're most likely to encounter on your dive.

Do I need permits or special authorization to dive here?

El Aruk Gigi lies outside a marine protected area, so standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Work with a local operator to ensure compliance with current rules and safety protocols.

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Dag 8 Gota Abu Ramada East El Aruk Gigi

john kusters

El Aruk Gigi

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2016-03-25 Hurghada, El Aruk Giftun en Aruk Gigi

Ad Roelen
wind peaks Jun-Aug-Sep, calmest Jan-Nov-Dec, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)
Visibility (month-by-month)
Best: May (100/100) Worst: Feb (0/100) Now: Sep (97/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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