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Notes that Extra Divers can drop divers on the site of choice and that El Quadim can be dived from the house reef or by boat north and south.
Dive Spot Guide•
El Quadim Nord
Sheltered house reef with a jetty and coral canyons.
Local operator required
Access is normally handled through the Mövenpick / Extra Divers base and jetty, which also manage the house-reef briefings.
El Quseir house reef with a shallow bay, a north-side jetty, a deeper reef section, and strong snorkel/training potential.
About El Quadim Nord
El Quadim Nord is the north side of a sheltered house reef in El Quseir, with a shallow bay, a jetty-based entry, and a deeper reef section that supports training and relaxed exploration. The coral garden is known for canyons, artificial-reef restoration, and close-range marine life that can include whale sharks, dolphins, eagle rays, turtles, seahorses, and frogfish.
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Research Estimate At El Quadim Nord
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 19m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesExcellent facilities
CurrentLight current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is El Quadim Nord?
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Community sourced coordinates.
El Quadim Nord Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
4m - 25m
Depth Note
The bay starts shallow around 4 m, while certified divers can work the deeper house-reef sections to about 25 m.
Best Season
Winter
Typical Conditions
Sheltered bay with a shallow top section, north and south reef arms, and a deeper middle area that stays readable for guided dives.
Safety & Access At El Quadim Nord
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on the current beyond the near-jetty section, and give space to snorkelers and any boat or Zodiac traffic at the entry point.
Access Restrictions
House-reef access through the Mövenpick/Extra Divers base and the marked reef area; respect the jetty, bojenleine, and any resort rules.
Legal Notes
Follow resort and dive-base access rules, stay inside the marked reef section, and use the jetty and buoy line as briefed.
Local Intel For El Quadim Nord
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A flexible house reef for training, guided reef dives, and deeper exploration in the middle section or cave system.
Freediving
The shallow bay and protected reef top can work for freediving on calm days, but the deeper middle area is better for scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling is a strong fit here; the bay is protected, the reef is close to shore, and marine life often shows near the jetty.
Wildlife at El Quadim Nord
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At El Quadim Nord
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At El Quadim Nord
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility19m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
