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Abu Saaf

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

Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Abu Saaf Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate/Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Abu Saaf is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Al Qoseir, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Indian Ocean site offers an exceptional underwater experience suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers exploring Abu Saaf encounter dramatic reef structures, vibrant coral gardens, and pristine sandy bottoms at depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters. The site features stunning hard and soft corals, creating a colorful marine landscape rich in biodiversity.

The marine life at Abu Saaf is abundant and diverse. Divers commonly spot tropical fish species, including groupers, snappers, and fusiliers. Larger pelagic species such as barracuda, trevally, and reef sharks frequently patrol the area, adding excitement to dives. Sea turtles are also occasionally encountered.

The site’s moderate to challenging currents require good diving skills and experience with drift diving. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. Abu Saaf’s combination of spectacular coral formations, thriving marine ecosystem, and dynamic water conditions makes it an unforgettable diving destination in Egypt’s Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Yellowfin Hind — seen at this dive site
Yellowfin Hind Cephalopholis hemistiktos lovelyclemmy
Masked Puffer — seen at this dive site
Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus halvard_midtun

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Intermediate/Advanced
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
GPS 26.4595°, 34.1551°