Abu Hashish Drift Suggest edit

Egypt Suggest · Red Sea Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

ModerateCurrent

MildSurge

45 minAvg dive time

April to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Abu Hashish Drift is a popular dive site located in the Red Sea, known for its vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life. The site offers a drift dive experience, allowing divers to enjoy the underwater scenery while being carried by the current.

Divers can expect to see a variety of coral formations, schools of fish, and possibly larger marine species such as turtles and rays. The drift dive typically starts from a boat, allowing divers to glide along the reef with minimal effort.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Moderate Suggest edit
Surge: Mild Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
coral sand Suggest edit

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Wide-angle lenses recommended for capturing coral and marine life.

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