

Best for beginner divers, 1-8m, shore entry, mild current.
Suyul Island, located within the Qulaan Archipelago and Wadi El Gemal National Park, features a reef system suitable for both diving and snorkelling. The site offers a shallow sandy reef flat and a reef drop-off, with depths ranging from 1 to 8 metres and an average depth of 6 metres. Visibility is high, typically between 15 and 40 metres, with mild currents. Access to the site requires a boat, as it is situated 40 kilometres from the shore. The water temperature fluctuates between 23C and 31C throughout the year. Divers and snorkellers should be aware of boat traffic and sharp coral in the area.
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The shallow sandy areas between the island and the reef drop off are only accessible at high tide.
Accessible by boat from Hamata. Several local companies offer day trips to the islands.
Recorded at this site
Depth
Up to 8m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Boat required
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is rated as suitable for beginners.
The depth ranges from 1 to 8 metres, with an average depth of 6 metres.
Yes, Suyul Island is suitable for both diving and snorkelling, with opportunities on the reef drop-off and the shallow sandy reef flat.
Access is by boat, as the site is located 40 kilometres from the shore.
Divers and snorkellers should be cautious of boat traffic and sharp coral.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Suyul Island in Hamata. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.
Suyul Island in Hamata typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Suyul Island in Hamata typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.