

Best for beginner divers, 9-15m, boat entry, mild current.
Tofa Abu Hashish is a reef site featuring a wall and drop-off located 4000 metres from the shore near Hurghada. Suitable for beginners, the site offers depths between 9 and 15 metres with mild currents. Visibility typically ranges from 5 to 10 metres. Divers access the site by boat. Hazards include boat traffic, sharp coral, and stonefish, which can be difficult to spot against the reef. Maintain good buoyancy to avoid contact with the bottom or coral structures, and always deploy a safety sausage before surfacing due to boat activity in the area.
27.02545, 33.91117
The site is best explored by leaving the lagoon through the channel, crossing the shelf to the drop-off, and returning through the lagoon to finish among the ergs.
Located 90 minutes south of Hurghada by boat. Access is weather-dependent due to choppy seas.
Recorded at this site
Depth
9-15m
Visibility
5-10m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-30°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the manageable depths and mild currents.
The site has an average depth of 15 metres, with a range of 9 to 15 metres.
This is a boat dive located 4000 metres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, sharp coral, and stonefish. Divers should avoid touching the reef and use a safety sausage when surfacing.
While the site is primarily a dive location, the shallow reef structures may be accessible for snorkelling depending on boat operator policies.
Diving at Tofa Abu Hashish in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tofa Abu Hashish in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C.
Tofa Abu Hashish in Hurghada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tofa Abu Hashish in Hurghada typically ranges from 5 metres to 10 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.