

Best for advanced divers, 15-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sha ab Ghaza is a boat-access reef and cave system located 8000 metres from the shore in Safaga. The site features depths ranging from 15 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers encounter moderate to strong currents, which can develop quickly at depth, making this site suitable only for advanced divers. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 30 metres. The topography includes reef and cave structures that provide shelter from currents. Due to limited light and potential surge within the cave sections, torches are essential equipment. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, scorpionfish, and various groupers.
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Check current direction with your skipper before entering, as conditions at Sha ab Ghaza can shift and the current you drop into may not be the current you finish with. Boat timing around slack periods, where possible, makes the cave sections considerably more manageable.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, pufferfish, scorpionfish, and various groupers, though these are not confirmed at this specific site.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the depth range of 15 to 40 metres and the presence of strong, shifting currents.
The site ranges from 15 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Sha ab Ghaza is a boat-only dive site located 8000 metres from the shore.
This site is not suitable for snorkelling as it is a deep reef and cave dive requiring advanced diving skills.
Diving at Sha ab Ghaza in Sha ab Ghaza requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha ab Ghaza in Sha ab Ghaza. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Expect moderate currents at Sha ab Ghaza in Sha ab Ghaza. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sha ab Ghaza in Sha ab Ghaza typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.