Wadi Gimal South

# Wadi Gimal South Dive Site

Wadi Gimal South, located at Jazirat Wadi Jimal near Marsa Alam in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate, offers an exceptional diving experience in the Indian Ocean. This site features dramatic reef structures with vibrant coral formations and diverse marine ecosystems.

Divers encounter stunning hard and soft corals, colorful reef fish, and abundant pelagic species. Common sightings include groupers, snappers, jacks, and various shark species. The site is known for its pristine biodiversity and healthy coral gardens.

Depths range from 5 to 40+ meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers. The reef wall provides excellent exploration opportunities with strong currents occasionally present. Visibility typically exceeds 20 meters, with optimal conditions during calm seasons.

Wadi Gimal South is ideal for divers seeking authentic Red Sea reef diving with excellent marine life encounters and dramatic underwater topography. The site remains relatively underdeveloped, preserving its natural character and rich ecological value.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa Purpurcapsula rubramaculosa pam-piombino

Pickhandle Barracuda Sphyraena jello gbohne

Red-spotted Lizard Mesalina rubropunctata gebrilnader

Red Sea Redbreasted Wrasse Cheilinus quinquecinctus izzymbusy

Arabian Picasso Triggerfish Rhinecanthus assasi martinatichackova

Indian Sailfin Tang Zebrasoma desjardinii martinatichackova

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)