Regional visibility and current reference.
Shore-entry Red Sea dive with an overhead tunnel, soft corals, and boulders.
Shore-entry Red Sea dive with an overhead tunnel, soft corals, and boulders.
Abu Hamra is a shore-entry Red Sea dive that starts over the reef top and moves through an overhead tunnel before opening onto boulders and soft coral slopes. The route is tighter than a simple open reef entry because the passage has a small exit opening and current can show up inside it. It suits divers who plan the dive as a controlled, advanced reef transit with careful buoyancy, spacing, and exit awareness.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Best Season
March to May and September to November.
Typical Conditions
Current can be present, including while transiting the tunnel.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
The tunnel has a small exit opening, so buoyancy control, spacing, and a clear exit plan matter.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The dive includes a short tunnel swim-through (about 30 m, roughly 4 minutes) that can have current.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Regional visibility and current reference.
Area logistics and support reference.
Broader destination context.
Local reef-entry and sightings reference.
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