Dive-site story
Located within the Ras Abu Galum protectorate north of Dahab, this site features a sheltered coastal bay that transitions quickly into a coral-encrusted drop-off. Schools of blue-bodied redtooth triggerfish congregate in open water along the current-washed reef crest, darting into crevices when approached. Reached predominantly via day boat or camel dive safaris from the Blue Hole, the surrounding underwater topography alternates between steep reef walls, sandy gullies, and pristine hard coral formations.
Mass aggregations of redtooth triggerfish feeding in the water column along the outer reef slope
Pristine hard coral coverage including large table corals and porous brain coral heads
Occasional encounters with passing pelagics drifting along the Ras Abu Galum coastline
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer winds and warmer water temperatures dominate spring and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redtooth triggerfishOdonus niger | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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