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Shaab Talata
Shallow Hurghada reef with two main ergs.
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Beginner-friendly Red Sea reef with coral heads, a sandy base, and busy training traffic around the ergs.
About Shaab Talata
Shaab Talata is a shallow Hurghada reef built around two main ergs over a sandy base. It is a classic Red Sea training ground, busy with easy reef dives and course traffic, but it still delivers coral heads, reef fish, lionfish, wrasse, eagle rays, octopus, and occasional whitetip reef sharks around the edges. The layout is simple enough for repeat training runs, yet the reef life keeps it interesting.
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Research Estimate At Shaab Talata
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery crowded
CurrentLight current
Where Is Shaab Talata?
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Shaab Talata Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
9m - 12m
Depth Note
Two ergs rise from a sandy base at roughly 9 to 12 meters, with the most interesting terrain between the main reef shapes.
Best Season
Spring and autumn
Typical Conditions
Shallow reef, sandy gaps between ergs, coral heads, moderate current, good visibility, and regular course traffic.
Safety & Access At Shaab Talata
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Stay with the briefing line, watch the current around the ergs, and keep clear of course traffic and boats.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is standard, and the site is busy with training groups, so follow the guide line rather than freelancing.
Legal Notes
Follow Giftun-area park rules and local dive-center procedures before entering the water.
Local Intel For Shaab Talata
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
This is a shallow reef with simple structure, so the appeal is the easy sand base, the ergs, and the training-friendly layout.
Freediving
Competent freedivers may use the shallow reef top in calm conditions, but the site is really built for scuba training.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallowest reef edges and calm windows; the main draw is the reef around the ergs.
Wildlife at Shaab Talata
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shaab Talata
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shaab Talata
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
