Habili Gouda
25.5099°N 34.6637°E · pinnacle
Habili Gouda (also spelled Habili Gudda or Habili Gooda) is a small submerged pinnacle located within the Marsa Mubarak dive zone, accessible from Port Ghalib in the Marsa Alam area. Emperor Divers lists “Habili Gudda” as part of their Marsa Mubarak site cluster, and it has been cited by an Emperor Red Sea dive guide manager as a personal favourite site in the Port Ghalib area.
Overview
The site consists of small coral pinnacles rising from the seabed, covered in purple soft corals and fire corals. The pinnacle top hosts dense aggregations of anthias and cardinalfish. A resident juvenile green turtle has been reported at this site. The compact size and relatively sheltered position make it accessible for intermediate divers, and it rewards repeated dives given its compact but detail-rich topography.
Marine Life
- Dense anthias and cardinalfish clouds around the pinnacle
- Purple soft corals and fire corals covering the pinnacle structure
- Resident juvenile green turtle reported at the site
- Leopard blennies on the safety stop at the coral summit
Dive Profile
Boat dive from Port Ghalib (Marsa Mubarak zone). The pinnacle rises from the sandy bottom. Maximum depth approximately 25 m. Suitable for intermediate divers. Part of the Marsa Mubarak cluster which may include Shaab Abu Ziyad, Madrassah, El Aruk Goa, Farsha Sahab, and Shaab Abu Mahmoud.
Tips
- The safety stop on the coral-covered pinnacle top is a highlight in itself
- Look carefully at the anthias clouds — leopard blennies may be tucked among them
- Often dived as a second or complementary dive to other Marsa Mubarak sites
Site Information
- Location: Marsa Mubarak zone, Port Ghalib area, southern Red Sea
- Entry Type: Boat dive
- Site Type: Pinnacle/seamount
- Maximum Depth: 25 meters
- Difficulty: Intermediate
Sources: Emperor Divers – Port Ghalib Dive Sites, Emperor Divers – Day Diving Sites. Last updated 2026-05-17.
Sea-surface temperature and wave height from Open-Meteo Marine (ERA5 reanalysis, monthly averages).
5 verified species observations (3 species) logged within ~11 km of this site between 1999 and 2006, from the Ocean Biodiversity Information System.
- Tursiops aduncus · Indian ocean bottlenose dolphin
- Stenella longirostris · Spinner dolphin
- Haliotis pustulata
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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