

Best for advanced divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Sha ab Ali in Ras Mohammed National Park offers a combination of wreck and reef diving at depths between 10 and 30 metres. This site is suited for advanced divers who can manage variable conditions and potential currents. Visibility typically ranges from 10 to 30 metres, though it can fluctuate. Access is strictly by boat, and divers must remain vigilant regarding boat traffic and changing water conditions. Divers should plan their profiles carefully, as currents can strengthen without warning. Due to the nature of the site, use of a surface marker buoy is essential during ascent to ensure visibility to boat traffic.
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Diving boats often spend the night in the lagoon so that scuba divers can be at the site of the shipwreck at dawn, avoiding the arrival of many daily boats from Sharm and Hurghada later in the morning.
The site is located in the Strait of Gubal, north of Sha'ab Mahmud.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
45 min
There is no specific species data provided for this site.
No, Sha ab Ali is intended for advanced divers due to the potential for shifting currents and variable visibility.
The site features depths ranging from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required for access.
The site is classified as a dive site for advanced divers and is not described as a snorkelling location.
Boat traffic is active, so stay close to your boat's line and use a surface marker buoy. Currents can strengthen unexpectedly, so plan your dive against the current first.
Diving at Sha ab Ali in South Sinai requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sha ab Ali in South Sinai. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 27°C.
Sha ab Ali in South Sinai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sha ab Ali in South Sinai typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.