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Shab Abu Ramada

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Shab Abu Ramada Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
🌀 Strong

Shab Abu Ramada is a premier coral reef dive site located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This shallow to intermediate reef showcases spectacular hard and soft coral formations teeming with vibrant marine life. The site features dramatic underwater topography with depths ranging from 5 to 25 meters, making it accessible to both recreational and experienced divers.

Divers encounter colorful reef fish including snappers, groupers, and fusiliers navigating through intricate coral gardens. Sea turtles, moray eels, and occasional rays frequent these waters. The reef’s structure creates natural channels and overhangs that provide excellent exploration opportunities.

The site offers excellent visibility, typically 15-30 meters, allowing divers to fully appreciate the biodiversity. Strong currents can occur, making this suitable for intermediate divers with good buoyancy control. Shab Abu Ramada remains a favorite destination for Red Sea diving enthusiasts seeking authentic reef experiences with abundant marine encounters in the Indian Ocean’s Red Sea region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Napoleon Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus ahmedfouad
Giant Moray — seen at this dive site
Giant Moray Gymnothorax javanicus luispb
Schultz's Pipefish — seen at this dive site
Schultz's Pipefish Corythoichthys schultzi florian_guyader
Spotbase Burrfish — seen at this dive site
Spotbase Burrfish Cyclichthys spilostylus luispb
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus rowanhowe
Indian Ocean Crocodilefish — seen at this dive site
Indian Ocean Crocodilefish Papilloculiceps longiceps florian_guyader

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Strong
Visibility 22 m
GPS 27.1378°, 33.9543°