

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Zabargad West in Saint Johns, Egypt, features a combination of reef wall and wreck topography accessible only by boat. Divers typically explore depths between 15 and 30 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres. Visibility is generally good, ranging from 20 to 40 metres. While currents are usually mild, they can strengthen quickly around the island, requiring careful planning with the boat crew. The site is suitable for intermediate divers and supports night diving. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, coral groupers, bluespotted fantail rays, hermit crabs, soft corals, and various snail species.
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Keep an eye on current direction before descending, as conditions can shift around the island and catch you off-guard near the wall drop-off. Night diving here is genuinely productive, particularly around the wreck structure where mantis shrimp and nudibranch species are more active after dark.
Accessible by liveaboard trips departing from Port Ghalib or northern ports.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-31°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, coral groupers, bluespotted fantail rays, hermit crabs, soft corals, and various snail species.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the potential for unpredictable currents around the island.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 24 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 71 kilometres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 15 metres, making it less suitable for snorkelling.
Hazards include entanglement risks within the wreck structure, the presence of sharks, and strong currents that can develop quickly.
Diving at Zabargad West in Offshore Red Sea requires the following certifications: Advanced Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Zabargad West in Offshore Red Sea. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C.
The best months to visit Zabargad West in Offshore Red Sea are June, July, August, and September. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Zabargad West in Offshore Red Sea typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Zabargad West in Offshore Red Sea typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.