Hurghada Dive Site

Hamada - Hurghada Dive Site

Hamada is part of the Hurghada daily-diving rotation when conditions allow it. It gives a solid reef route with enough marine-life interest to keep repeat guests engaged through longer stays.

Level: Intermediate
Depth range: 8m - 24m
Travel time: Standard northern daily-diving route

Dive profile at a glance

Level

Intermediate

Depth range

8m - 24m

Travel time

Standard northern daily-diving route

Reef profile

Reef route with fish life and coral detail

What divers usually notice

Reef fish life
Coral detail
Useful for route variety
Condition based

Who this dive site suits

Suited to intermediate divers - Open Water with some dives logged, or Advanced Open Water divers who want calmer conditions.

Dive route profile

Hamada is also the name of a small freighter wreck that sits at around 8 to 14 metres near the reef of the same name. The dive combines a short reef section with a shallow wreck exploration, which makes it one of the most accessible wreck experiences in Hurghada. Depths stay shallow enough for Open Water divers throughout.

Marine life you may encounter

The wreck is colonised by glassfish clouds, lionfish, moray eels and large groupers. The adjacent reef holds the usual Red Sea reef residents - parrotfish, butterflyfish, surgeonfish, and occasional turtles.

Best season to dive this site

Year-round. Shallow depth and sheltered position make it a reliable pick when conditions are mixed.

Typical conditions

Visibility 12 to 22 metres. Current is mild. Surface conditions are usually comfortable.

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

Because the wreck is shallow, this is ideal for Open Water divers who want their first wreck experience without needing Advanced certification. Bring a torch - the interior structure lights up dramatically with added light.