Hurghada Dive Site

Shaab Ruhr Umm Gamar - Hurghada Dive Site

This route sits close to Umm Gamar but usually needs a better weather window. It suits divers looking for a more exposed wall-style dive with a stronger northern Red Sea atmosphere.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Depth range: 10m - 30m
Travel time: Around 90 mins from central Hurghada

Shaab Ruhr Umm Gamar dive site in Hurghada, Red Sea

Dive profile at a glance

Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Depth range

10m - 30m

Travel time

Around 90 mins from central Hurghada

Reef profile

Open-sea reef with stronger wall profile

What divers usually notice

Wall profile
Open-sea exposure
Experienced groups
Weather dependent

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

Shaab Ruhr Umm Gamar is a long reef just north of Umm Gamar island. The dive usually drops onto the plateau at 14-18 metres and follows the wall that drops to 30+ metres. Several small caves and coral heads break the wall, and the shallow plateau on the return is thick with table corals and anthias.

Marine life you may encounter

Pelagic action is the main attraction - schooling jacks, tuna, and occasional reef sharks in the blue. Napoleon wrasse and large groupers patrol the wall. The shallow plateau holds turtles and dense clouds of anthias for safety stops.

Best season to dive this site

Late spring to early autumn for calmest seas. The exposed northern position means winter wind often cancels access.

Typical conditions

Visibility 25 to 35 metres. Current can be moderate to strong along the wall and runs roughly parallel to it. Drift dives are common here when conditions allow.

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.