

Best for beginner divers, 1-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Erg Trombi in Abu Dabbab is a shore-entry site featuring a combination of seagrass beds and a reef structure that drops to 30 metres. The site is suitable for beginners, with an average depth of 15 metres and mild currents. Divers can encounter various species, including wrasses, triggerfish, and twoband anemonefish. Less frequently, sightings include bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, and giant moray. Visibility varies significantly from 4 to 30 metres, and shore entry requires caution over sharp coral and rocks. Facilities at the site include parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop. Early morning dives often provide calmer water and improved light conditions on the reef.
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Visibility can drop without much warning, so it is worth asking the on-site dive shop for a recent conditions report before you kit up. Early morning tends to offer calmer water and better light on the reef.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 30m
Visibility
4-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, triggerfish, and twoband anemonefish. Uncommon sightings include bluespotted fantail rays, regal angelfish, titan triggerfish, and purple tang, while giant moray and nudibranchs are occasionally recorded.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to its gentle layout and mild currents.
The site ranges from 1 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a shore-entry site. Be aware that the entry crosses sharp coral and rocks, so protective footwear is recommended.
While the site is primarily used for diving, the shallow seagrass beds and reef structure are accessible for snorkelling.
Visibility ranges from 4 to 30 metres and can change quickly. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 30C throughout the year.
Diving at Erg Trombi in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Erg Trombi in Marsa Alam. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.