

Abu Hamda South is a shallow marine dive site located within Ras Mohammed National Park. The site features a depth range of 4 to 14 metres, making it accessible for various skill levels. Divers can observe a variety of marine life, including very common wrasses, which are most frequently seen between April and June. Other species recorded at the site include the Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish, Yellow-edged Moray, Indian Lionfish, and Chromodoris Nudibranch. Additional sightings include triggerfish, starry puffers, twoband anemonefish, yellow boxfish, reef squid, elongate clams, porcupinefish, crown butterflyfish, and freckled hawkfish. Water temperatures at this location fluctuate between 22C and 29C throughout the year.
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The site is frequently included in day-trip itineraries through the Fanadir area.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
4-14m
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-29°C
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, which are very common, alongside common Pacific Bullethead Parrotfish. Uncommon species recorded here include Yellow-edged Moray, Indian Lionfish, Chromodoris Nudibranch, triggerfish, starry puffers, twoband anemonefish, yellow boxfish, reef squid, elongate clams, porcupinefish, crown butterflyfish, and freckled hawkfish.
With a depth range of 4 to 14 metres, the site is generally accessible for divers with varying levels of experience.
The depth at Abu Hamda South ranges from 4 to 14 metres.
Given the shallow depth range starting at 4 metres, the site is suitable for snorkelling.
Yes, Abu Hamda South in Hurghada is a boat-access-only dive site. You will need to book with a local dive operator or charter a boat to reach it.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Abu Hamda South in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Abu Hamda South in Hurghada are March, April, May, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.