

Best for intermediate divers, 11-25m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sha ab Ghadir Soraya is a reef dive located 8,000 metres from the shore at Elphinstone Reef. Divers typically explore depths between 11 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres. The site features hard coral structures and is suited for intermediate divers. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. A moderate current is common and can build quickly, requiring careful monitoring and planning to ensure a safe return to the boat. Sharks are present in the area, so divers should remain near the reef. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, triggerfish, scorpionfish, and various groupers.
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Keep an eye on the current direction before descending, as it can shift and strengthen depending on the tide. Plan your dive to work into the current at the start so you can drift back to the boat when you are lower on air.
Shaab Ghadir Soghayr lies about 8 km off the mainland and 29 km south of Marsa Alam.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
11-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, triggerfish, scorpionfish, and various groupers such as the coral and lunartail grouper. Other species recorded nearby include the giant moray, emperor angelfish, and whitetip reef shark.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents that can build quickly.
The depth ranges from 11 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site located 8,000 metres from the shore.
The primary hazards are strong currents and the presence of sharks. Divers should monitor current conditions throughout the dive and avoid straying far from the reef into open water.
Diving at Sha ab Ghadir Soraya in Marsa Alam requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha ab Ghadir Soraya in Marsa Alam. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.
Expect moderate currents at Sha ab Ghadir Soraya in Marsa Alam. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sha ab Ghadir Soraya in Marsa Alam typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.