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Dive site guide · Sahl Hasheesh · Reef

Ras Abdallah — dive site guide

Also known as Ras Abdalla

Ras Abdallah is a reef at North of Abu Hashish, near Sahl Hasheesh, south of Hurghada. The deepest documented point is around 13 m. Its position is confirmed by independent sources. Our guides choose each day's sites by wind, swell and the group's experience.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Ras Abdallah
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 13 m
Typical depth about 9 m
Current Variable
Visibility 5–10 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Good boat time (< 30min)

How deep does it go?

Some sources give depths of 70 m — the bottom beyond the reef, not a recreational dive depth.

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe slope to 15 m, plateau to 22 m and steep slope to ~70 m.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: All divers (per wannadive)

Safety: Wannadive danger tags.

How is it dived?

Getting there: Good boat time (< 30min).

Outside of slope, finish shallow.

How do we protect it?

Reef damage reported (wannadive author note).

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Guided 2-dive day trip

On our daily boats from Hurghada — sites are chosen on the day by conditions and the group's experience.

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