

Best for intermediate divers, 20-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Habili Wadi Gimal is an exposed offshore pinnacle located 8000 metres from the shore near Marsa Alam. This site features a reef and drop-off structure rising from the depths, with diving typically occurring between 20 and 40 metres. Due to the open-water location, moderate currents are common and can shift with the tide. Divers should monitor their depth and bottom time closely, remaining alert for nitrogen narcosis. Visibility varies between 10 and 30 metres. Access is by boat only, and the site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, parrotfish, angelfish, butterflyfish, scorpionfish, stonefish, and various triggerfish species.
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Current direction at this site can shift depending on the tide, so check in with your dive guide before descending and plan to move from the pinnacle to the drop-off with the flow rather than against it. Booking a guided tour through the local dive shop is genuinely worthwhile here given the site's exposure and depth.
Access is by boat from the Wadi Gimal Diving Center located at the Shams Alam Hotel.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Aug
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Regal Angelfish, Crown Butterflyfish, scorpionfish, stonefish, and various triggerfish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to its depth, open-water exposure, and potential for moderate to strong currents.
Diving depths typically range from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
Habili Wadi Gimal is accessible by boat only.
This site is primarily a deep-water pinnacle dive and is not recommended for snorkelling.
Diving at Habili Wadi Gimal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Habili Wadi Gimal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Habili Wadi Gimal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Habili Wadi Gimal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South are August. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Habili Wadi Gimal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Habili Wadi Gimal in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.