Umm Usk

# Umm Usk Dive Site

Umm Usk, located at Jubal Island near Hurghada, offers an accessible diving experience suitable for divers of all skill levels. This Red Sea site features vibrant coral formations and diverse marine ecosystems typical of Egypt’s underwater landscape.

Divers exploring Umm Usk encounter healthy hard and soft coral gardens, colorful reef fish, and occasionally larger pelagic species. The site is known for its healthy coral structures that support abundant reef life, including groupers, snappers, and various tropical fish species.

Depths typically range from 12 to 40 meters, allowing both recreational and more experienced divers to explore different levels. The moderate current and stable conditions make it an ideal training location and popular choice for intermediate divers.

The site’s accessibility from Hurghada and well-preserved coral ecosystem make Umm Usk a rewarding destination for underwater photography and marine observation. Crystal-clear Red Sea waters provide excellent visibility for observing the intricate details of coral formations and reef-dwelling creatures throughout the dive.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ornate Ghostpipefish Solenostomus paradoxus tamsynmann

Bluetail Boxfish Ostracion cyanurus tamsynmann

Tiger Cardinalfish Cheilodipterus macrodon lovelyclemmy

Purplestreak Parrotfish Chlorurus genazonatus lovelyclemmy

Phyllidia schupporum Phyllidia schupporum erwinkoehler

Honeycomb Rabbitfish Siganus stellatus lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)