What level of diving experience is required for Ras Umm Hesiwa?

Ras Umm Hesiwa is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Ras Umm Hesiwa?

At Ras Umm Hesiwa, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Ras Umm Hesiwa located?

Ras Umm Hesiwa is located in Egypt, in the Safaga region (coordinates: 26.5725, 33.9377).

Ras Umm Hesiwa Diving - Safaga, Egypt

Ras Umm Hesiwa is an advanced dive site near Safaga renowned for its pristine reef walls and exceptional pelagic encounters. The site features a pointed reef promontory that juts into open water, creating upwellings that attract schooling fish and their predators. Massive schools of jacks, tuna, and barracuda are common sights, while the walls showcase some of the healthiest soft coral growth in the region. The deeper sections may reveal hammerhead sharks during the cooler months. Strong currents and exposed conditions demand solid dive experience and proper surface support.