Hurghada
Egypt · Red Sea
Hurghada stretches along the Egyptian Red Sea coast and serves as the gateway to a remarkable collection of offshore reefs and historic wrecks. Giftun Island offers shallow coral gardens teeming with reef fish, while the notorious Abu Nuhas reef has claimed 4 ships whose rusting hulls now bristle with marine life. The reef at Shaab Abu Ramada is so rich with color and fish density that locals call it the Aquarium. Whether you are a first-time diver or an experienced wreck hunter, Hurghada delivers something extraordinary.
How this reef is doing
ⓘ How we measure thisReef state
Live science signals for this reef are still being gathered.
Coral cover
Fish life
Heat
Fishing
Open to fishing, and the water is fairly quiet.
Sources · Global Fishing Watch and reef gravity
What you will see
18 species across the dive sites here
Yellowbar Angelfish
Seen 1 month ago
at Shaab Abu Ramada
Least concern
Klunzinger'S Wrasse
Seen 1 month ago
at Giftun Island Reef
Least concern
Indian Bullethead Parrotfish
Seen 1 month ago
at Giftun Island Reef
Least concern
Regal Angelfish
Seen 2 months ago
at Giftun Island Reef
Least concern
Lyretail Anthias
Seen 2 months ago
at Shaab Abu Ramada
Least concern
Indian Lionfish
Seen 2 months ago
at Shaab Abu Ramada
Least concern
Giant Moray Eel
Seen 2 months ago
at Shaab Abu Ramada
Least concern
Red Sea Anemonefish
Seen 2 months ago
at Giftun Island Reef
Least concern
Bluespotted Fantail Ray
Seen 2 months ago
at Giftun Island Reef
Least concern
Lionfish
Seen 2 months ago
at Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Least concern
Giant Moray
Seen 3 months ago
at Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Least concern
Batfish
Seen 7 months ago
at Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Least concern
Napoleon Wrasse
Seen 8 months ago
at Giftun Island Reef
Endangered
Green Sea Turtle
Seen 10 months ago
at Shaab Abu Ramada
Least concern
Crown Butterflyfish
Seen year round
at Giftun Island Reef
Glassfish
Seen year round
at Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Least concern
Scorpionfish
Seen year round
at Abu Nuhas Wrecks
Least concern
Spinner Dolphin
Seasonal visitor
at Giftun Island Reef
Least concern
