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Dive site guide · Safaga & Soma Bay · Pinnacle / erg

Um Hal Hal — dive site guide

Also known as Shaab Quais (Safaga), Sha ab Quais

Um Hal Hal is a coral pinnacle (erg) offshore from Safaga, in the Safaga and Soma Bay area. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 60 m — its deeper parts are beyond recreational limits. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Um Hal Hal
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Pinnacle / erg
Max documented depth 60 m
Typical depth about 30 m
Current Mild
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Live-aboard

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe 2 pinnacles, soft corals and coral blocks.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS *** / Rescue (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

Getting there: Live-aboard.

Location.

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Guided 2-dive day trip

Dived as a day trip with a road transfer from Hurghada — ask us for the price and pickup time.

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