

Best for advanced divers, 10-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Umm Gamar is a boat-access site in Ras Mohammed National Park featuring a diverse topography of walls, caves, and drop-offs. Divers typically explore between 10 and 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. The site is defined by moderate currents that can accelerate, requiring advanced buoyancy control and careful air management, particularly within the overhead cave environments. Visibility ranges from 20 to 40 metres. Due to the potential for strong currents and the presence of deep, overhead environments, this site is suited for advanced divers. Boat entry is required, and night diving is a viable option for observing nocturnal reef behaviour.
27.40557, 33.69691
Stay within 5 metres of the reef face so that any current push keeps you on structure rather than in the blue.
Boat trip from Hurghada marina, approximately 90 minutes travel time.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
21-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Sep, Oct
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the presence of deep water, overhead cave environments, and currents that can accelerate quickly.
The site features a depth range of 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
Umm Gamar is a boat-access site located 30 kilometres from the shore, and a boat is required for all dives.
Hazards include deep water, overhead environments within the caves, strong currents, and the presence of stonefish and scorpionfish on the reef substrate.
Diving at Umm Gamar in Hurghada requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Umm Gamar in Hurghada. Water temperatures range from 21°C to 27°C.
The best months to visit Umm Gamar in Hurghada are April, May, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Umm Gamar in Hurghada. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Umm Gamar in Hurghada typically ranges from 20 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.