Abu Hashish South Ergs

# Abu Hashish South Ergs Dive Site

Abu Hashish South Ergs is a premier diving destination located off Qesm Safaga in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. This site features dramatic underwater rock formations and sandy slopes that create a visually striking seascape. Divers explore colorful coral gardens interspersed with sandy channels, offering excellent photographic opportunities.

The marine life is abundant and diverse, including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and schools of jacks. Smaller species such as nudibranchs, cowries, and various crustaceans inhabit the coral structures. Turtles and occasionally rays are spotted cruising the reef edge.

Depths typically range from 5 to 40+ meters, accommodating both intermediate and advanced divers. The site’s current can be moderate to strong, making it suitable for divers with good buoyancy control and experience. Visibility usually exceeds 20 meters, providing excellent conditions for underwater exploration.

Abu Hashish South Ergs is ideal for those seeking dynamic reef diving with reliable encounters with larger pelagic species and vibrant coral ecosystems in the Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus insektograf

Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi hsini_lin

Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko Ptyodactylus hasselquistii alexandraloikova

Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus oscarhopgood

Diamondback Squid Thysanoteuthis rhombus aubewohner

Doublebar Bream Acanthopagrus bifasciatus andrewdeacon

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)