Site-directory page for the easy shore-entry and calm-reef description.
El Mohgar is a shore-entry coral garden with black corals.
El Mohgar is a shore-entry coral garden with black corals.
Usually organized as a guided shore dive with minibus support.
El Mohgar is a shore dive entered through an opening in the reef top that drops you directly onto the reef. The site combines a coral garden with scattered reef blocks and black corals, so the route feels scenic without being a long swim. It suits divers who want an easy shore entry, calm water, and a reef that still has enough structure to stay interesting. Eagle rays, dolphins, lionfish, tuna, Napoleon fish, and giant moray eels are all part of the appeal.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
6m+
Depth Note
Entry through a hole in the reef top directly into the reef at about 6 m.
Best Season
March to May and September to November, with the Red Sea generally diveable year-round.
Typical Conditions
Easy shore entry, gently sloping reef, sandy channels, and calm conditions that suit night dives.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Entry is through a hole in the reef top; take care around hard coral during entry/exit.
Access Restrictions
Shore entry via a reef-top opening, so watch buoyancy and fin placement at the entry and exit.
Legal Notes
Follow local dive-center and reef-protection rules.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A hole in the reef top drops you straight onto a coral garden with reef blocks and black corals.
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
Site-directory page for the easy shore-entry and calm-reef description.
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