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Turbo

3.4 — based on 13 community signals
4.1 12 especies 13 colaboradores

Turbo is a year-round Egyptian dive site with minimal coral stress and documented marine life observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Temp. del agua
21–28°C
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Actividad
dive
Dificultad
beginner
Temp. del agua
21–28 °C
Mejores meses
Todo el año

Mapa

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Mapa de ubicación de Turbo © Google · Datos del mapa © Google, colaboradores
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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
13.1 kn
Olas
0.64 m
Agua
29.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: NNW (76%)
Now: NNW (335°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 0.4m

Próxima: Baja a las 06:00 (-0.09m)

+0.3 m0 m-0.1 m
▼ 06:00 · -0.09m ▲ 13:00 · +0.08m ▼ 19:00 · -0.02m ▲ 01:00 · +0.08m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV7.6 · high Aire PM2.532 · moderate 06:25 18:37
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 17.2 0.78 8 0mm
09-20 17.2 0.84 8 0mm
09-21 18 0.9 8 0mm
09-22 15.7 0.66 8 0mm
09-23 17.7 0.76 8 0mm
09-24 20.3 0.9 8 0mm
09-25 19.5 1.04 8 0mm
🌡 Water temp: Normal for Sep (21–28°C)

About this spot

Turbo offers diving in Egypt's Red Sea region with accessibility throughout the year. The site shows no signs of coral bleaching stress, making it a reliable choice for reef exploration. With 12 recorded species observations and 3 community videos available, divers have reference material for trip planning. The spot lies outside a marine protected area, which may affect regulation and management practices. Local conditions—including depth, visibility, and water temperature—vary seasonally, so checking current reports before booking is essential. Egypt's Red Sea remains one of the world's premier dive destinations, known for strong coral ecosystems and abundant fish life. Turbo fits into that larger ecosystem, offering a venue where year-round diving is possible without the seasonal limitations that affect other nearby sites. Visitors should confirm current access requirements and any local operator recommendations before arrival. Dive operators serving the region can provide site-specific briefings on conditions, hazards, and marine life encounters.

📖 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
  • 🤿 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 · 47%
  • 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm shorty
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 4072km · ~937kg · €17

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

Can I dive Turbo year-round?

Yes, Turbo is diveable throughout the year. However, seasonal changes in water temperature, visibility, and weather patterns may affect comfort and conditions. Check local forecasts and operator reports before planning your trip.

What depth and difficulty is Turbo?

Specific depth and difficulty ratings for Turbo are not documented in available data. Contact local dive operators or check recent dive logs for current site information before your visit.

What marine life will I see?

Turbo has 12 recorded species observations. Review community videos and local operator briefings for recent sightings. The Egyptian Red Sea typically features reef fish, rays, and occasionally larger pelagics, but specific encounters vary by season.

Do I need permits or special access?

Turbo is not within a marine protected area. Standard Egyptian diving regulations apply. Confirm any local requirements with your dive operator and check current travel advisories before booking.

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Diving great wreck of "S.S. Turbo", Red Sea

Diving Videos
💬 1 top comments
  • I've dived for 8 years in the KSA part of Red Sea during the 80's and it used to be full of fish. Where are all the fish gone!!!! A wreck like this should be full of fish? Is it overfishing???

    @Predator7862001 · 👍 0

Turbo

Diving Attitude

Diving in Hurghada, Egypt

Torben Funch
wind peaks Jun-Sep-May, calmest Jul-Dec-Nov, dry Jan-Dec, water 21-28°C.

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: Jul (100/100) Worst: Jan (0/100) Now: Sep (99/100) NOAA MODIS Aqua · 5y mean

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