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Official Red Sea context referencing year-round conditions.
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Habili Orca
Close-to-shore Red Sea reef with hard coral and a nearby eel garden.
A calm-weather shore reef with hard coral, an eel garden, and a relaxed shallow circuit.
About Habili Orca
Habili Orca is a close-to-shore Red Sea reef in Egypt's southern Hamata and Ash Shalatin zone. It is a flat-sea shore dive with hard coral, an eel garden to the south, and a compact route that can be enjoyed without rushing. The reef is shallow enough for a relaxed circuit, which makes it a better fit for easy reef days than for deep or technical diving.
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Research Estimate At Habili Orca
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Where Is Habili Orca?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Habili Orca Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 12m
Depth Note
Shallow reef with a reported max depth of about 12m; the minimum depth is inferred conservatively from the reef sitting just below the surface.
Best Season
Year-round, on flat-sea days
Typical Conditions
Requires flat sea conditions.
Safety & Access At Habili Orca
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Waves
Safety Notes
Best dived in flat sea conditions due to the reef sitting deeper than the surface.
Access Restrictions
Only sensible in flat sea conditions; chop and swell make the reef less practical.
Legal Notes
Follow local shore-access and operator guidance.
Local Intel For Habili Orca
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A full circuit of the reef can be done in roughly 60 minutes.
Freediving
Shallow enough for experienced freedivers on calm days, but the reef is best approached with a proper shore plan.
Snorkeling
A calm-day snorkel is possible because the reef is close to shore, but the site is best appreciated on scuba.
Wildlife at Habili Orca
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Habili Orca
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Habili Orca
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
