Dive-site story
Located north of Hurghada near the southern reaches of the Strait of Gubal, Umm Usk centers around a horseshoe-shaped island and fringing reef system. The site offers a protected inner lagoon surrounded by hard coral formations, while the outer walls and sandy slopes feature coral blocks and pinnacles. Resident pods of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins frequently cruise through the shallows, making it a popular anchorage for safari vessels and daily dive boats.
Protected sandy lagoon frequently visited by resident pods of bottlenose dolphins
Outer reef slopes covered in massive Porites coral heads and table corals
Calm conditions ideal for night diving and underwater photography
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is viable year-round, with the warmest sea temperatures and calmest weather occurring between late spring and autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indo-Pacific Bottlenose DolphinTursiops aduncus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Blue-spotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| CrocodilefishCymbacephalus beauforti | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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