

Best for intermediate divers, 20-30m, boat entry, moderate current.
Habili Dahara is a submerged pinnacle reef located off Elphinstone Reef. This site is accessed by boat and is suited to intermediate divers comfortable with moderate currents. The topography consists of a pinnacle dropping into depths between 20 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Divers should be prepared for surge and swell, which can affect stability. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Desjardin's sailfin tang, Pacific bullethead parrotfish, Red Sea bannerfish, crown butterflyfish, emperor angelfish, Indian lionfish, giant guitarfish, lunartail grouper, regal angelfish, giant moray, bluespotted fantail ray, Titan triggerfish, and coral grouper.
24.74392, 35.18040
No experienced captain would moor at this exposed site overnight, so no night diving takes place here.
Accessible by boat; moorings available for up to two boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, various angelfish, lionfish, giant guitarfish, groupers, giant moray, bluespotted fantail ray, Titan triggerfish, and butterflyfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and potential surge around the pinnacle.
The site drops into depths between 20 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Habili Dahara is a boat-only dive site located in open water.
This site is designed for scuba diving and requires boat access to a submerged pinnacle in open water.
Divers should be aware of strong currents that can build quickly, as well as surge and swell that may affect stability at depth.
Diving at Habili Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Habili Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Expect moderate currents at Habili Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Habili Dahara in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.