moderate Hurghada

Shabruhr Umm Gamaar

Depth Range

15–30m

Boat Ride

90 min

Difficulty

moderate

Open-sea satellite reef, exposed to weather — some experience required for the wall

The small satellite reef of Umm Gamaar, oval in shape and ringed by a shelf at 15-30 metres that has claimed at least three ships. The south plateau, reachable from the mooring, is a sloping coral garden holding the scattered remains of an Egyptian army supply vessel; the east side is a natural wall drift past the resting place of the safari boat Colona IV, which lies below recreational depths. Afternoons here offer one of the better chances around Hurghada of meeting grey reef sharks.

What You Might See

Grey reef sharks (afternoons, with luck) Army supply-ship wreck remains Giant morays, large groupers & napoleon wrasse Hunting tuna & bigeye trevally

Suitable for

Divers with some experience
Advanced Open Water recommended
Deep-dive training useful

Best time to dive here

Divable all year — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November give the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Conditions at this site: Open-sea satellite reef, exposed to weather — some experience required for the wall

Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Hurghada. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.

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