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Marsa Breka

Intermediate 📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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# Marsa Breka Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Marsa Breka is a scenic dive site located in Sharm El Sheikh, nestled along the Red Sea coast of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. This accessible destination offers divers stunning coral formations and vibrant marine ecosystems at depths ranging from 5 to 40 meters, making it suitable for both beginners and intermediate divers.

The site features beautiful hard and soft coral gardens that attract diverse Red Sea marine life. Divers commonly encounter colorful reef fish, including parrotfish, snappers, and groupers, along with rays gliding across sandy bottoms. Loggerhead and hawksbill sea turtles frequently inhabit the area, while larger pelagic species occasionally appear in deeper waters.

The moderate currents and excellent visibility typical of Sharm El Sheikh make Marsa Breka an ideal training location and leisurely exploration site. The shallow lagoon areas provide perfect conditions for novice divers, while deeper sections satisfy experienced adventurers seeking more challenging descents. Well-maintained house reefs and abundant marine biodiversity make this Red Sea gem a popular choice for divers of all skill levels.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Halfmoon Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus ingorogalla
Ostracion — seen at this dive site
Ostracion Ostracion cystops
Desert Horned Viper — seen at this dive site
Desert Horned Viper Cerastes cerastes tareknagah
Beautiful Hypseldoris — seen at this dive site
Beautiful Hypseldoris Hypselodoris pulchella erwinkoehler
Lyretail Anthias — seen at this dive site
Lyretail Anthias Pseudanthias squamipinnis quinnhk
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi stephies

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS 27.7889°, 34.2066°