

Best for intermediate divers, 10-25m, boat entry, strong current.
Shabrur Umm Gammar is a complex dive site in Ras Mohammed National Park featuring a reef, wall, and pinnacle structure. This site is accessible only by boat and is suited for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 25 to 30 metres. The site reaches depths between 10 and 25 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres. Typical dives last approximately 45 minutes, and night diving is permitted. Hazards at this location include strong currents, lionfish, and stonefish. Boat charters and dive shops are available to facilitate access to this offshore site.
27.31690, 33.92870
The west side features a wall dropping to 15 meters with several small caves to explore.
Accessible by boat from El Gouna or Hurghada.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-25m
Visibility
25-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
The site has a depth range of 10 to 25 metres, with an average depth of 17 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the strong currents encountered here.
Access to this site is by boat only, as it is located 20 kilometres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of strong currents, as well as the presence of lionfish and stonefish.
Diving at Shabrur Umm Gammar in El Gouna requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shabrur Umm Gammar in El Gouna. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Shabrur Umm Gammar in El Gouna are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Shabrur Umm Gammar in El Gouna can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Shabrur Umm Gammar in El Gouna typically ranges from 25 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.