

Best for intermediate divers, 4-32m, boat entry, moderate current.
Sha'ab Abu Nuhas is a reef and wreck site located in Ras Mohammed National Park, Egypt. This drift dive site requires boat access and is suitable for intermediate divers. Depths range from 4 to 32 metres, with an average of 24 metres. Divers can expect moderate currents and visibility between 20 and 30 metres. Marine life recorded at the site includes common sightings of giant moray, wrasses, scorpionfish, Red Sea bannerfish, twoband anemonefish, and freckled hawkfish. Less frequently, divers may encounter regal angelfish, reef stonefish, bluespotted fantail rays, Chromodoris nudibranch, crocodilefish, Indian lionfish, blue triggerfish, and yellowbar angelfish. Night diving is permitted at this location.
27.57220, 33.92560
Kimon M is commonly the first wreck of the day to be dived to allow for NDLs.
Accessible by liveaboard trips from Hurghada, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Port Ghalib.
Recorded at this site
Depth
4-32m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers frequently encounter giant moray, wrasses, scorpionfish, Red Sea bannerfish, twoband anemonefish, and freckled hawkfish. Other species recorded include regal angelfish, reef stonefish, bluespotted fantail rays, Chromodoris nudibranch, crocodilefish, Indian lionfish, blue triggerfish, and yellowbar angelfish.
No, Sha'ab Abu Nuhas is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of moderate currents and the nature of the drift dives.
The site has a depth range of 4 to 32 metres, with an average depth of 24 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located 65 kilometres from the shore.
Yes, both diving and snorkelling activities are conducted at this site.
Diving at Sha'ab Abu Nuhas in Red Sea Riviera requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha'ab Abu Nuhas in Red Sea Riviera. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Sha'ab Abu Nuhas in Red Sea Riviera are March, April, May, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Sha'ab Abu Nuhas in Red Sea Riviera should be aware of stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Sha'ab Abu Nuhas in Red Sea Riviera. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Sha'ab Abu Nuhas in Red Sea Riviera typically ranges from 20 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.