Umm Halhala South

# Umm Halhala South

Umm Halhala South is a premier dive site located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This underwater destination features dramatic reef formations and pristine coral structures that descend to depths of 20-40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers explore vibrant coral gardens teeming with Red Sea marine life, including colorful reef fish, rays, and occasional shark sightings. The site’s varied topography includes sandy slopes, coral walls, and rocky outcrops that create diverse habitats for marine species.

Visibility typically ranges from 15-25 meters, depending on seasonal conditions, offering excellent opportunities for underwater photography. The moderate to strong current can be present, requiring good buoyancy control and experience navigating drift conditions.

Marine biodiversity includes groupers, fusiliers, snappers, and various wrasse species. The site’s deeper sections attract pelagic visitors, while shallower zones showcase delicate soft corals and intricate hard coral formations.

Umm Halhala South is ideal for divers seeking authentic Red Sea reef exploration with manageable difficulty levels and reliable marine encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Bigfin Reef Squid Sepioteuthis lessoniana halvard_midtun

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii luispb

Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas luispb

Red Sea Clearfin Lionfish Pteropterus cinctus moseranna

Steinitz's Shrimpgoby Amblyeleotris steinitzi maractwin

Coral Grouper Cephalopholis miniata jeanpaulboerekamps

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)