Explore Hamata
Hamata, nestled in the southern reaches of the Red Sea, offers divers an untouched and pristine underwater haven. This remote Egyptian destination is renowned for its diverse dive sites, making it a must-visit for enthusiasts of all levels. The journey to Hamata, though distant with the nearest airport in Marsa Alam over 200 kilometers away, rewards travelers with stunning marine environments. Dive experiences here range from vibrant coral reefs and towering walls to intriguing wrecks and hidden caves, providing a variety of underwater landscapes to explore. Diving in Hamata is uniquely enriched by its status as a protected marine area, where environmentally conscious dive centers ensure an organic experience for all. The region is home to notable sites such as Gota Soraya and Sha’ab Claudia, where divers can witness an array of marine life from tiny nudibranchs to majestic sharks. The area's peak diving season from June to September offers the warmest waters and best visibility, allowing divers to fully appreciate the beauty and biodiversity of Hamata's underwater world. Whether opting for shore dives, boat trips, or liveaboards, Hamata promises an unforgettable diving adventure.
Dive Activity
Diving in Hamata
This region was first only accessible by liveaboard which is still one of the main ways divers visit these remote dive sites. Now there are dive centres which allow divers to go on day trips on a boat and go shore diving. Despite it not being the largest diving area, it does offer everything from Open Water dive courses to technical diving, so no matter your level you will have a successful diving experience here.
There are wrecks, drift dives, reef walls and shallow coral reefs; in other words you want it, Hamata diving area has it.
Top Wildlife Sightings in Hamata
There are species here of all sizes to spot. There are dive sites here which are well-known for being able to spot many species of sharks including numerous reef sharks, schools of Hammerhead Sharks, the rare Thresher Shark and sometimes even Whale Sharks. Apart from sharks other larger species include Mata Rays, Tuna, Napoleon Fish, Sea Turtles and Moray Eels. On the other end of the size scale are small, but still impressive, species including a large variety of Nudibranchs, Anemone Fish, Scorpion Fish and huge schools of rainbow-coloured reef fish.
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
2.5k Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
721 Sightings
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Green Turtle
709 Sightings
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15
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
504 Sightings
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37
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44
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66
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70
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25
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Total number of species approx.: 300
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Octopus
166 Sightings
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18
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25
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24
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35
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
3.3k Sightings
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213
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
2.5k Sightings
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239
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314
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301
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177
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
2.5k Sightings
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289
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245
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321
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177
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
2.3k Sightings
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84
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55
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107
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227
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182
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190
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212
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210
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238
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362
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316
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155
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
2.1k Sightings
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57
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78
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74
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167
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148
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146
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166
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226
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316
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257
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169
The best Months to dive in Hamata
One of the best qualities of the Red Sea is that the visibility is always above average year-round and there are no extreme seasonal effects on diving. The visibility generally stays between 20-40 metres. The water temperature is at its lowest in February at 20 degrees Celsius and between June and September the water is at its warmest at 28 degrees Celsius. Considering most of the dives are from boats, there could be days that the sea is rougher due to strong winds, just to keep in consideration.
May is the best month to spot sharks in this region, should that be what you are hoping to see.
