Sharm El Rashed South

# Sharm El Rashed South

Sharm El Rashed South is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This spectacular site features dramatic coral formations and steep reef walls that descend to depths of 40+ meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers encounter vibrant hard and soft corals, including table corals and branching formations that create stunning underwater landscapes. The rich marine biodiversity includes reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and schools of jacks and trevally. Smaller species like nudibranchs, crustaceans, and colorful reef fish are abundant throughout the site.

The site’s strong currents and considerable depth provide an exciting drift diving experience, though these conditions require solid diving skills and experience. Visibility typically ranges from 20-40 meters, offering excellent opportunities for underwater photography.

Sharm El Rashed South is ideal for divers seeking challenging reef dives with exceptional marine life encounters in Egypt’s renowned Red Sea region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Cyclops Frillgoby Bathygobius cyclopterus andrey_ryanskiy

Indian Sailfin Tang Zebrasoma desjardinii daymaorg

Houndfish Tylosurus crocodilus zanskar

Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii lindernia-w

Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa aaron1472

Day Octopus Octopus cyanea enjoyerofbugs

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)