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Dive Spot Guide•
Zabargad
Remote Red Sea reef with walls, pinnacles, and turtles
Liveaboard access only; the sheltered south side, current windows, and mixed reef life make this an advanced Red Sea stop.
About Zabargad
Zabargad is a remote liveaboard reef in Egypt's far south, best dived on the sheltered southern side. A reef wall gives way to a sandy slope, coral pinnacles, crevices, and short caves, so the site rewards steady buoyancy and a guide who knows the current. Expect strong coral relief, mixed reef fish, turtles, and larger pelagics when conditions line up.
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Research Estimate At Zabargad
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesNo facilities
Crowd / PopularityVery quiet
CurrentLight current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Zabargad?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Zabargad Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 40m
Depth Note
The reef wall starts around 10-15 m before the slope drops into deeper water.
Best Season
Year-round, with spring and autumn offering the best blend of visibility and pelagic activity.
Typical Conditions
Remote liveaboard reef with a sheltered southern wall, sandy slope, occasional current, and clear Red Sea water.
Safety & Access At Zabargad
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Dangerous wildlifeOverhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
Watch the current and avoid pushing into narrow cave openings, especially on night dives or in rougher conditions.
Access Restrictions
No day-trip access; the site is too far offshore for shore diving.
Legal Notes
Longer moorings and overnight stays are permit-controlled, so plan it through an organized itinerary.
Local Intel For Zabargad
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A liveaboard wall-and-slope dive with current awareness and a guide who knows the safer lines.
Freediving
Not a freedive-first site; the best terrain and wildlife sit on the reef wall and slope below the surface.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site; the main draw is the underwater wall, slope, and pelagic traffic.
Wildlife at Zabargad
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Zabargad
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Zabargad
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
