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Serib Kebir South

Intermediate 📍 Red Sea, Egypt
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# Serib Kebir South Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
20m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
🌀 Strong

Serib Kebir South is an exceptional diving destination located in Qesm Al Qoseir, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Red Sea site features dramatic underwater topography with steep walls and coral formations that attract divers of all experience levels.

Divers exploring Serib Kebir South encounter vibrant coral gardens, including hard and soft corals that create a colorful underwater landscape. The site is abundant with Red Sea marine life, including reef fish, groupers, snappers, and pelagic species such as jacks and barracuda. Occasionally, larger species including rays and sharks patrol the deeper sections.

The site typically offers depths ranging from 20 to 40+ meters, accommodating both recreational and advanced divers. The wall structure provides excellent opportunities for drift diving, where currents carry divers along the reef face.

Difficulty levels vary depending on depth and current conditions, making certain sections suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. Strong currents can occur, particularly during certain seasons, requiring proper planning and experience.

Serib Kebir South remains a premier destination for exploring the rich biodiversity of the Red Sea’s Indian Ocean ecosystem.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Checkerboard Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Checkerboard Wrasse Halichoeres hortulanus tomheijnen
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus mikegrutherford
Titan Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens marlies_en_donald
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi tomheijnen
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish — seen at this dive site
Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi tomheijnen
Giant Moray — seen at this dive site
Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus tomheijnen

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 20 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Strong
GPS 26.0227°, 34.3255°