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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

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 2 pinnacles, soft corals and coral blocks.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS *** / Rescue

How is it dived?

Location.

How do you dive Um Hal Hal with us?

  • Day trip by road

    A day trip by road from Hurghada

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

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