Dive site guide · Sahl Hasheesh · Reef
Abu Hashish — dive site guide
Also known as Abu Hasheesh Reef, Abu Hashish Reef, Abu-Haschisch-Riff
Abu Hashish is a reef at Abu Hashish, near Sahl Hasheesh, south of Hurghada. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 20 m. Regularly reported life includes jacks, barracuda and spanish mackerel. Its position comes from limited independent sources.
Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe sandy plateau, reef tongue ~1 km long, shelf 15-22 m and table corals.
What marine life can you see?
Regularly seen: Jacks, barracuda, spanish mackerel and whitetip reef sharks.
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Hammerheads, feathertail rays, turtles and bluespotted rays.
Who can dive it?
Recommended minimum: CMAS ** / AOW
Safety: Choppy crossing from Hurghada.
How is it dived?
Lagoon -> channel -> shelf -> drop-off, north. Drift N -> lagoon.
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