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El Gilwa
Boat dive with coral blocks, pinnacles, and drift-friendly current.
Red Sea reef site in the El Gouna / Gubal area with boat access, multiple moorings, and coral blocks that can be dived as a drift or loop in moderate current.
About El Gilwa
El Gilwa is a boat dive in Egypt's Red Sea that combines a sheltered lagoon feel with drift-friendly current from the east, coral blocks, sandy patches, and shallow pinnacles. The site is defined by hard and soft coral growth, multiple mooring points, and a broad mix of reef life, so it works well as a flexible reef dive rather than a single straight-line pass.
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Research Estimate At El Gilwa
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is El Gilwa?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Gilwa Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
Up to 30m
Depth Note
Shallow coral blocks and a central pinnacle sit above sandy patches; the site is typically dived in the shallow-to-mid-depth range, with a max listed depth around 30 m.
Best Season
Late summer to autumn
Typical Conditions
Boat-access reef with coral blocks and pinnacles, gentle to moderate east-inflow current, and about 25 m visibility in common conditions.
Safety & Access At El Gilwa
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Track current direction and air consumption; stronger flow can appear when conditions shift.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; the dive plan should be adjusted to current direction.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-operator guidance and any applicable marine-area rules for the Red Sea site.
Local Intel For El Gilwa
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Boat dive with multiple mooring points and drift options depending on current direction; coral blocks, pinnacles, and sandy patches shape the profile.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the reef profile and boat access make scuba the better fit.
Snorkeling
Not a primary snorkel site; the current and depth profile are better suited to scuba.
Recent Logged Visits At El Gilwa
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Gilwa
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
