

Best for beginner divers, 7-25m, boat entry, mild current.
Sha ab Claude is a reef located 13 kilometres from the shore near Safaga, Egypt. This boat-only site features depths ranging from 7 to 25 metres with an average depth of 21 metres. Divers encounter mild currents and visibility typically between 10 and 30 metres. The topography includes hard and plate coral formations. Due to active vessel traffic, divers must use a surface marker buoy during ascent and avoid boat lanes. The site is suitable for beginners, though caution is required around sharp coral and any overhead environments. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, triggerfish, and various butterflyfish, alongside occasional sightings of lionfish, moray eels, and rays.
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Because this is a boat-only site with active vessel traffic in the area, stay close to your guide when ascending and always deploy your surface marker buoy before you head up. Visibility is best on calm mornings before any wind picks up.
Access is by boat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
7-25m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, groupers, triggerfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, and Crown Butterflyfish. Less frequently, divers may encounter Indian Lionfish, Giant Moray, Bluespotted Fantail Ray, and various nudibranchs.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the generally mild currents and straightforward navigation, though divers should be mindful of boat traffic and sharp coral.
The reef depth ranges from 7 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 21 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 13,000 metres from the shore.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow sections of the reef may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operations and conditions.
Diving at Sha ab Claude in Safaga requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha ab Claude in Safaga. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Sha ab Claude in Safaga are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Sha ab Claude in Safaga typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sha ab Claude in Safaga typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.