

Best for intermediate divers, 12-35m, boat entry, mild current.
Shaab Pinky is a reef and wall dive site located in Ras Mohammed National Park. The topography features a shallow reef top that transitions into a wall dropping to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Divers access the site by boat. Visibility ranges from 15 to 30 metres. While currents are generally mild, they can strengthen, requiring careful monitoring of flow direction. The reef structure contains sharp coral and exposed rock, necessitating good buoyancy control. Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, giant morays, and various wrasses. The site is suited for intermediate divers, with typical dive times around 50 minutes.
27.26480, 33.91942
Plan your dive to spend time on the shallower reef top during your safety stop, as this is where you are most likely to encounter green sea turtles grazing on the coral. Keep a close watch on the current direction when you first descend, as it can shift and the wall makes it easy to drift further than intended.
Access is via local dive operators in Red Sea resorts or liveaboard boats.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-35m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include green sea turtles, giant morays, bluespotted fantail rays, and various wrasses, pufferfish, and anemonefish.
No, Shaab Pinky is classified as an intermediate dive site due to the potential for strengthening currents and the need for precise buoyancy control near the wall.
The site ranges from 12 to 35 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat dive; a boat is required to reach the site.
The site is designed for diving, and the depth profile and current conditions make it primarily a boat-based dive location.
Diving at Shaab Pinky in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shaab Pinky in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Shaab Pinky in Hurghada typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Shaab Pinky in Hurghada typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.