Shab Heluwa

# Shab Heluwa Dive Site

Shab Heluwa is a renowned reef dive site located in Qesm Hurghada within Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This shallow to intermediate dive site features vibrant coral formations and pristine underwater landscapes typical of the Red Sea’s exceptional biodiversity.

Divers exploring Shab Heluwa encounter diverse marine life including tropical fish species, rays, and occasionally sharks. The reef supports healthy hard and soft coral gardens that create a visually stunning environment suitable for both photography and observation.

The site’s depth ranges from 5 to 25 meters, making it accessible to recreational divers with basic certification. Moderate current conditions may occur, requiring competent swimmers and proper buoyancy control. Visibility typically reaches 15-25 meters, optimal for underwater exploration.

Shab Heluwa offers an excellent introduction to Red Sea diving while providing enough complexity to engage experienced divers. The combination of accessible depth, rich marine ecosystems, and manageable difficulty makes it a popular choice for guided dives and training exercises in the Hurghada region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Scissortail Sergeant Abudefduf sexfasciatus lovelyclemmy

Iridescent Scallop Pedum spondyloideum cleopatrabrowne

Paletail Damsel Pomacentrus trichrourus wetlens

Spot-tail Wrasse Coris caudimacula wetlens

Cardinal Phyllidiopsis Phyllidiopsis cardinalis cleopatrabrowne

Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus anarid

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)