Habibty Reef
27.2462°N 33.8488°E · reef
Habibty Reef (the name means “my darling” in Arabic) is a dive site located in the El Quseir offshore reef zone at approximately 27.25°N, 33.85°E. This position places it within the reef system south of Hurghada and north of Safaga, an area characterised by healthy coral structures and shore-accessible reefs. El Quseir’s reefs are lightly dived and known for excellent fish diversity.
Overview
El Quseir is described by dive operators as a premier shore-diving destination where the reefs are “immaculate and brimming with life.” Habibty Reef, as a locally-named site in this zone, likely offers the typical El Quseir experience: rich coral communities, diverse reef fish, and easy conditions. Specific site descriptions from local operators were not independently located; information below reflects regional context.
Marine Life
El Quseir reefs generally support:
- Large batfish, clownfish, ghost pipefish in sheltered areas
- Moray eels and groupers in reef structure
- Occasional sea turtles and eagle rays
- Diverse hard and soft coral communities
Site Information
- Location: El Quseir offshore reef zone, northern–central Red Sea
- Entry Type: Boat dive
- Site Type: Reef
- Maximum Depth: 25 meters
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Sea-surface temperature and wave height from Open-Meteo Marine (ERA5 reanalysis, monthly averages).
956 verified species observations (311 species) logged within ~11 km of this site between 1758 and 2016, from the Ocean Biodiversity Information System.
- Cheilinus trilobatus
- Anyperodon leucogrammicus
- Sousa chinensis · Chinese white dolphin
- Pomacentrus
- Pseudochromis olivaceus
- Gobiodon
- Neoglyphidodon melas
- Petroscirtes mitratus
- Doryrhamphus abbreviatus
- Amblygobius albimaculatus
- Amphiprion bicinctus
- Salarias fasciatus
Scientific survey records skew toward sampled taxa (molluscs, corals) and do not reflect what you are guaranteed to see on a dive.
Source: OBIS (obis.org), aggregated Darwin Core occurrence records.
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