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Habili Soraya

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# Habili Soraya Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Visibility
20m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Habili Soraya is a pristine reef pinnacle located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This intermediate to advanced dive site features a dramatic underwater rock formation rising from the seafloor, offering depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters. The site is ideal for experienced divers seeking exciting exploration opportunities.

Divers encounter vibrant coral gardens teeming with tropical fish species, including groupers, trevally, and colorful reef inhabitants. The pinnacle’s structure creates excellent opportunities for spotting pelagic species such as sharks and rays. Nudibranchs, moray eels, and octopuses are frequently observed in crevices and reef structures.

The site’s dynamic currents attract larger marine life, making wildlife encounters relatively common. Visibility typically exceeds 20 meters, providing excellent underwater photography conditions. The varied topography accommodates different skill levels, with shallower sections suitable for less experienced divers and deeper areas challenging advanced explorers.

Best visited during calm sea conditions, Habili Soraya delivers an unforgettable Red Sea diving experience characterized by abundant marine biodiversity and dramatic reef formations.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa — seen at this dive site
Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa pam-piombino
Pickhandle Barracuda — seen at this dive site
Pickhandle Barracuda Sphyraena jello gbohne
Red-spotted Lizard — seen at this dive site
Red-spotted Lizard Mesalina rubropunctata gebrilnader
Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse Cheilinus quinquecinctus izzymbusy
Blackspotted Rubberlip — seen at this dive site
Blackspotted Rubberlip Plectorhinchus gaterinus francescocecere
Blue Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Blue Triggerfish Pseudobalistes fuscus charlottelaw

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 20 m
GPS 24.6666°, 35.1302°