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Sharm El Rashed North

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# Sharm El Rashed North Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
8m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
〜 Mild

Sharm El Rashed North is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This Red Sea site attracts divers of all experience levels with its stunning underwater topography and abundant marine biodiversity.

Divers explore dramatic reef structures, sandy slopes, and coral formations teeming with colorful fish species. The site features vibrant hard and soft corals, alongside encounters with groupers, snappers, fusiliers, and occasionally larger pelagic species. Macro photography enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, crustaceans, and small reef dwellers among the intricate coral gardens.

The dive depth typically ranges from 8 to 40 meters, accommodating both recreational and advanced divers. The northern section offers accessible shallow reefs perfect for beginners and snorkelers, while deeper sections provide challenging descents for experienced divers.

Water conditions are generally excellent with good visibility. Currents can vary seasonally, making this site suitable for intermediate to advanced divers during certain periods. Sharm El Rashed North showcases the Red Sea’s remarkable underwater ecosystem and remains a favorite among divers exploring Egypt’s renowned diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Day Octopus — seen at this dive site
Day Octopus Octopus cyanea enjoyerofbugs
Snowflake Moray — seen at this dive site
Snowflake Moray Echidna nebulosa aaron1472
Sohal Surgeonfish — seen at this dive site
Sohal Surgeonfish Acanthurus sohal lenii94
Regal Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus aaron1472
Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko — seen at this dive site
Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko Ptyodactylus hasselquistii martind
Klunzinger's Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii mikhail_vc

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 8 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Mild
GPS 26.9463°, 33.9364°