Sharm El Arab South

# Sharm El Arab South

Sharm El Arab South is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This site offers divers an exceptional underwater experience in the warm waters of the Red Sea.

The reef features vibrant coral formations with excellent visibility, typically ranging from 20-40 meters. Divers explore dramatic drop-offs and coral walls teeming with diverse marine life. The site is home to schools of anthias, groupers, fusiliers, and snappers. Sharp-eyed divers frequently spot reef sharks, turtles, and octopuses among the crevices.

Depth ranges from 12 to 40+ meters, making Sharm El Arab South suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The site’s moderate to strong currents require good buoyancy control and experience with drift diving.

The southern orientation provides excellent protection during northerly winds, making it accessible throughout most of the diving season. The combination of healthy coral ecosystems, abundant pelagic fish, and thrilling wall diving makes Sharm El Arab South a must-visit destination for experienced divers exploring Egypt’s Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus insektograf

Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi hsini_lin

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus oscarhopgood

Doublebar Bream Acanthopagrus bifasciatus andrewdeacon

Tiger Snakemoray Scuticaria tigrina martind

Crenulated Auger Oxymeris crenulata ch_berg

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)