

Best for intermediate divers, 11-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Shaab Rahma in Safaga offers a diverse underwater topography featuring reef, cave, and canyon structures. Divers can explore depths between 11 and 30 metres with visibility ranging from 15 to 30 metres. The site is accessible by boat only and is suited for intermediate divers due to the navigation required through its varied terrain. Currents are typically mild, allowing for a comfortable 50-minute dive. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, crocodile fish, and various reef fish. The cave sections provide low-light environments where divers may observe specific invertebrates and bottom-dwelling fish. Corals form the structural foundation of the reef throughout the site.
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Give the cave sections extra time on your way back when your air is still comfortable, as the low-light areas are where the crocodile fish and nudibranchs tend to sit. Check locally for current boat operator schedules, as access to the site is by boat only.
Access this dive from shore followed by a 50 meter walk along the reeftop.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
11-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, scorpionfish, crocodile fish, and various reef fish, as well as invertebrates within the cave structures.
No, Shaab Rahma is rated for intermediate divers due to the nature of the reef, cave, and canyon terrain.
The site offers a depth range of 11 to 30 metres.
Access to Shaab Rahma is by boat only.
Water temperatures range from 22C to 29C throughout the year.
Diving at Shaab Rahma in Shaab Rahma requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shaab Rahma in Shaab Rahma. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.