

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, shore entry, mild current.
Oberoi Housereef in Sharm el Sheikh is a shore-accessible site featuring a shallow reef top, a wall, and a drop-off reaching 30 metres. Divers can expect a mild current, making it suitable for beginners to drift along the structure. The site includes seagrass beds and a variety of coral formations. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres, with water temperatures between 22C and 28C. Hazards include sharp coral, stonefish, and lionfish; divers should maintain buoyancy and avoid touching the seabed. Facilities include parking, toilets, showers, and a dive shop. Night diving is available, offering opportunities to observe nocturnal marine activity.
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June and November offer the most settled conditions at this site, so if you have flexibility in your travel dates, those months are worth targeting. Night diving is available here and gives you a realistic chance of spotting electric rays and stonefish that are harder to find during the day.
Easily accessed by boat from the on-site, PADI certified dive centre at The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Shore
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Jun, Nov
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild current and comfortable conditions.
The site ranges from 5 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 25 metres.
This is a shore-accessible dive site.
June and November offer the most settled conditions at this site.
Divers should watch for sharp coral, stonefish, and lionfish. Avoid touching the seabed and shuffle your feet in the shallows near the entry point.
Diving at Oberoi Housereef in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Oberoi Housereef in Hurghada. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Oberoi Housereef in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Oberoi Housereef in Hurghada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Oberoi Housereef in Hurghada typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.