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Erg Soraya

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Erg Soraya Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild
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Best Season
Year-round

Erg Soraya is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This site offers vibrant coral formations and diverse marine ecosystems typical of the Red Sea’s exceptional underwater environment.

Divers exploring Erg Soraya encounter stunning coral gardens, dramatic reef structures, and colorful sandy slopes. The site features depths ranging from 12 to 40+ meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. The reef showcases healthy hard and soft corals, providing habitat for abundant marine life.

Common sightings include tropical fish species, angelfish, butterflyfish, groupers, and occasional larger pelagics. The area’s biodiversity makes it an ideal location for marine photography and observation. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

Erg Soraya is considered an intermediate to advanced dive site due to occasional currents and deeper sections. The well-developed reef structure and protected waters of Hurghada make it accessible year-round. This dive site exemplifies the Red Sea’s reputation as a world-class diving destination, offering memorable underwater experiences for certified divers seeking diverse marine encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe
Striated Fusilier — seen at this dive site
Striated Fusilier Caesio striata karimbo
Red Sea Goatfish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali petrudamsa
Many-Banded Pipefish — seen at this dive site
Many-Banded Pipefish Dunckerocampus multiannulatus lovelyclemmy
Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus serhii_arkhypov

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
Visibility 22 m
Best Season Year-round
GPS 27.2072°, 33.9810°