Hurghada Dive Site

Abu Nuhas - Hurghada Dive Site

Abu Nuhas is included because experienced divers know it well and often ask for it. Diving Star keeps it visible here, but the route is arranged separately from standard Daily Diving and depends on sea conditions and group demand.

This route is handled only on special request - not part of the standard daily diving rotation. Minimum group size, weather window and experienced divers required.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Depth range: 14m - 30m
Travel time: Northern wreck route by request

Abu Nuhas dive site in Hurghada, Red Sea

Dive profile at a glance

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Depth range

14m - 30m

Travel time

Northern wreck route by request

Reef profile

Special-request northern route with wreck-focused planning

What divers usually notice

Northern route
Wreck interest
Condition dependent
Special request planning

Who this dive site suits

Works for mixed-level groups - the route can usually be adapted to include a shallower zone for beginners and a deeper plan for experienced divers.

Dive route profile

Abu Nuhas is a reef known as the wreck graveyard of the Red Sea. Four classic wrecks sit on the north side at depths between 16 and 30 metres: the Giannis D, the Carnatic, the Chrisoula K (tiles wreck) and the Kimon M (lentils wreck). A typical Abu Nuhas day gives two dives on two different wrecks, plus a reef safety stop on the south side where the reef wall drops into the blue. The reef itself is coral-rich and alive with fish, so even divers less interested in wrecks enjoy the site.

Marine life you may encounter

Glassfish, anthias and butterflyfish populate every wreck. Lionfish, moray eels and scorpionfish shelter in the metal structures. On the reef side, the usual Red Sea roster appears: napoleon wrasse, parrotfish, jacks in the blue, and occasional reef sharks in deeper sections.

Best season to dive this site

Spring and autumn. The northern position means this is one of the first routes to cancel in winter wind. Summer is possible but the long boat transfer is more comfortable in shoulder seasons.

Typical conditions

Visibility 20 to 35 metres. Current can be moderate to strong depending on tide. The wrecks require solid buoyancy and briefing attention - some sections are broken and silty. Nitrox 32 is recommended for improved bottom time across two wreck dives.

Planning and practical notes

Diving Star confirms the dive plan on the morning of departure based on wind direction, current and the certification level of divers on board. Two dives per day is standard for daily diving, with a lunch break on board between dives. Equipment rental is EUR 20 per day for certified divers who are not travelling with their own set.

Practical diving tips

Choose the wrecks before departure if you have preferences - Giannis D has the classic tilted hull shot, Carnatic has the most atmospheric internal structure. Keep away from the reef wall on ascents; the current often pushes divers onto the coral if not monitored.