Liveaboard itinerary page listing El Shugarat among Deep North & Dahab dive sites.
Boat-only Dahab canyon with gorgonians and lagoon.
Boat-only Dahab canyon with gorgonians and lagoon.
El Shugarath is a boat-only Dahab canyon dive with a sandy plateau, a steep drop, and a gorgonian forest that opens into a lagoon. It is an advanced site that rewards good buoyancy and comfort in current.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 50m
Depth Note
A sandy plateau drops steeply into a canyon that begins around 16-20 m and continues to roughly 50 m.
Typical Conditions
Boat drop-in, sandy plateau, steep canyon, and current that can be strong in parts.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Be prepared for sections of strong current and plan depth/air management for dives that may approach 50 m.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; best suited to advanced divers comfortable with depth and current.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A sandy plateau leads into a steep canyon and then into a gorgonian forest and lagoon.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the depth and current make it a scuba site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the main features sit well below the surface.
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
Liveaboard itinerary page listing El Shugarat among Deep North & Dahab dive sites.
Technical diving page describing El Shugarat Canyon as a Dahab technical site with striking topography and marine life.
Official Dahab dive-site listing that includes El Shugarat and its coordinates.
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