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El Malek
Makadi Bay reef-wall dive with rich marine life and a drop-off.
Boat-accessed Makadi Bay wall dive with a plateau, a drop-off, and lively Red Sea reef life; conditions are usually clear but can sharpen with current or waves.
About El Malek
El Malek is a Makadi Bay reef-wall dive with a plateau and a drop-off that holds a lot of Red Sea life. It is usually clear and approachable, but current and wave action can make timing matter, so a local boat operator is the normal way to dive it. Expect a classic wall profile with stingrays, tuna, moray eels, groupers, and other reef species along the edge.
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Research Estimate At El Malek
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentModerate current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is El Malek?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Malek Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 40m
Depth Note
Plateau at 20 m with a drop-off to 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring and autumn often the most comfortable.
Typical Conditions
Clear Red Sea water, a reef wall with a plateau and drop-off, and occasional current or wave action that can raise the challenge level.
Safety & Access At El Malek
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; a local Makadi or Hurghada operator is the normal setup.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefings on current, waves, and the drop-off line.
Local Intel For El Malek
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Reef wall dive with a plateau at about 20 m and a drop to around 40 m, suitable for a range of experience levels.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the wall and depth profile are better matched to scuba.
Snorkeling
The site is mainly a scuba wall dive; snorkelers will get more out of shallower reefs elsewhere.
Wildlife at El Malek
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Malek
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Malek
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
