

Best for intermediate divers, 3-45m, shore entry, mild current.
Halg El Shouni in Abu Dabbab offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, wall, canyon, and cavern system. The site is accessible from the shore, though entry requires caution due to sharp coral and rock. Depths range from 3 metres in the shallows to 45 metres along the wall. Conditions are generally manageable with mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. The cavern section presents an overhead environment without direct surface access, requiring careful navigation and air management. Due to the depth and technical nature of the deeper sections, this site is best suited for intermediate divers.
25.40310, 34.69950
This dive is preferably done at high tide with low wind.
The entry is through a small pool inside the back reef table, 25 meters from the shore. It leads through a small channel and a tunnel. Booties are required.
Recorded at this site
Depth
3-45m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
Mild
The site is rated for intermediate divers, particularly due to the deep wall reaching 45 metres and the overhead environment of the cavern system.
The depth ranges from 3 metres in the shallow reef areas down to 45 metres along the wall.
Halg El Shouni is a shore-accessible site. Divers should wear protective footwear to navigate the sharp coral and rock during entry and exit.
Yes, the reef begins at a shallow depth suitable for snorkelling, though the deeper wall and cavern sections are intended for scuba divers.
Water temperatures range from 23C in February and March to 28C in September.
Diving at Halg El Shouni in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Halg El Shouni in Marsa Alam. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C.