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Orabi

Intermediate/Advanced 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
Photo: Unsplash / Jeremy Bishop

Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Orabi Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
🌀 Strong
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Best Season
November to March

Orabi is an outstanding dive destination located in Qesm Shlatin, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Red Sea site offers intermediate to advanced divers an exceptional underwater experience with depths ranging from 20 to 40 meters.

Divers exploring Orabi encounter dramatic coral formations, including healthy hard corals and colorful soft coral gardens. The site features interesting rock structures and sandy patches that create diverse habitats. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, allowing excellent underwater photography opportunities.

Marine life at Orabi is abundant and diverse. Divers frequently encounter reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and various species of jacks. The area supports vibrant populations of smaller fish, moray eels, and octopuses. Sea turtles occasionally visit the site, adding to the excitement of exploration.

Strong currents are common at Orabi, making proper buoyancy control essential. The site rewards experienced divers with remarkable coral health and thriving reef ecosystems. Ideal visiting conditions typically occur between November and March, when weather and water conditions are most favorable for safe, enjoyable diving.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus dulcineagt

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Strong
Visibility 22 m
Best Season November to March
GPS 23.7476°, 35.7224°