Site overview with visibility, current, coral, and marine-life detail.
Red Sea bay dive with sandy entry and coral walls
Red Sea bay dive with sandy entry and coral walls
Abu Sawatyr is a Red Sea bay dive with a sandy entry, coral walls on both sides, and a mixed reef-and-sand profile that rewards calm, controlled access. It suits divers who want a quieter El Quseir reef with enough structure for longer exploration, current-aware planning, and steady fish life across shallow gardens and the outer reef. Treat it as a condition-sensitive dive rather than a casual swim-in.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 40m
Depth Note
Sandy bottom slopes down to about 40 m; coral gardens on both sides reach roughly 30 m.
Best Season
April to November
Typical Conditions
Clear Red Sea water, mild to moderate current, and a sheltered bay feel that can still turn more demanding on the outer reef.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
A rope is helpful for entry and exit due to current.
Access Restrictions
Condition-dependent beach access; current can make the exit more demanding, so local operator guidance helps when the sea is up.
Legal Notes
Follow local reef-protection and dive-operator rules; avoid contact with coral and do not assume casual unsupervised access.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Suitable for scuba with depths down to about 40 m; currents can impact entry and exit.
Freediving
Only a cautious option in calm conditions near the shallow bay. The site is better suited to scuba than to extended freediving.
Snorkeling
Best on calm days near the shallow bay and sandy entry. If current or chop builds, treat it as a scuba site first.
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.
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Research Sources
Site overview with visibility, current, coral, and marine-life detail.
Depth, visibility, current, crowding, and coral summary.
Beach-entry note and snorkel suitability.
Bay-entry and slope description for the site.
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