

Best for beginner divers, 15-35m, shore entry, mild current.
Pharao Housereef in Safaga is a shore-accessible site featuring a combination of natural reef and artificial structures. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths ranging from 15 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. Hazards include jellyfish, sea urchins, sharp coral, and camouflaged stonefish or scorpionfish, requiring careful placement of hands and feet. Facilities on-site include parking, toilets, showers, changing rooms, a rinse station, and equipment rental. Guided tours and air fills are available for those planning a typical 60-minute dive.
26.09220, 34.29105
Enter slowly and watch where you place your hands and knees on the reef, especially near the artificial structure where scorpionfish and stonefish blend almost perfectly into the substrate. The site has showers, changing rooms, and a rinse station on site, so there's no need to rush your post-dive routine.
Divers reach the reef via a gently sloping sandbank.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-35m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and straightforward navigation, though divers should remain within their certified depth limits.
The site ranges from 15 to 35 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Pharao Housereef is a shore dive, though boat charters are also available at the location.
Water temperatures range from 22C to 29C throughout the year, with the warmest temperatures occurring in August.
Divers should watch for jellyfish in the water column and avoid contact with sharp coral, sea urchins, and camouflaged stonefish or scorpionfish on the reef.
Diving at Pharao Housereef in El Quseir requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Pharao Housereef in El Quseir. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Pharao Housereef in El Quseir. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.