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Habili Wadi Gimal

Advanced 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Habili Wadi Gimal Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
12m – 40m
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Level
Advanced
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Current
Moderate

Habili Wadi Gimal is a premier reef diving destination located in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam, Egypt. This submerged reef complex features stunning coral formations and dramatic underwater topography, making it ideal for intermediate to advanced divers.

Divers explore vibrant hard and soft corals interspersed with sandy channels, creating a diverse underwater landscape. The reef typically ranges from 12 to 40 meters deep, with some sections reaching greater depths for experienced divers. The site’s rich biodiversity includes colorful reef fish, rays, and occasionally pelagic species.

Marine life encounters are abundant, featuring groupers, snappers, fusiliers, and various butterflyfish species. Larger marine animals such as sharks and rays patrol the deeper sections. The site’s excellent visibility and healthy coral coverage attract divers seeking pristine reef ecosystems.

Habili Wadi Gimal suits divers with Advanced Open Water certification or equivalent experience, though less experienced divers can explore the shallower zones with proper guidance. The site’s variable topography and occasional currents require good buoyancy control and awareness. Dive operators in Marsa Alam regularly visit this exceptional reef sanctuary.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Sharksucker — seen at this dive site
Sharksucker Echeneis naucrates mc1991
Spotbase Burrfish — seen at this dive site
Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus callumo23

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 12 m
Difficulty Advanced
Current Moderate
GPS 24.7016°, 35.3176°