

Sha'ab Abu Galawa is a reef dive located within Ras Mohammed National Park, accessible only by boat. The site features depths ranging from 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The reef structure provides sheltered areas that offer calmer conditions when currents increase. Due to the distance from shore, this site is reached via boat transit. It is suitable for newer divers, though staying close to a guide is recommended given the variable current conditions. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22C and 28C throughout the year.
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Keep an eye out for mantis shrimp and mandarinfish in the shallower sections of the reef, as both tend to hide close to the coral rather than out in open water. If the current picks up, moving to the sheltered side of the reef usually gives you calmer conditions without having to cut the dive short.
Located 13 km off the coast in the Fury Shoals. Accessible by liveaboard or RIB.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-18m
Visibility
10-30m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Moderate
Yes, the site is suited to newer divers, although you should stay close to your guide due to the moderate currents that move through the area.
The site has depths running from 10 to 18 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 15,000 metres from the shore.
Water temperatures at the site range from 22C to 28C depending on the month.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha'ab Abu Galawa in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.