Sham Fugami

A coastal dive site near Quseir with a sheltered bay character, sandy-floor transitions, and the resident fish communities that concentrate in protected bays along this stretch of the central Egyptian Red Sea coast.

Overview

Sham Fugami sits at approximately 25.87°N, 34.42°E on the central Egyptian Red Sea coast near Quseir — in the bay and cove zone typical of this section of the coastline. “Sham” in Arabic can refer to a northward-facing bay or geographical feature. The site’s sheltered character distinguishes it from the more exposed offshore reefs further south and east — it offers a calmer, bay-environment dive suited to the conditions common during the northerly wind season. Quseir operators use this and adjacent sites when offshore conditions preclude access to deeper sites. The reef structure features a bay margin with fringing coral, sandy seabed transitions, and accessible depths throughout.

Site Information

• Location: Near Quseir, central Egyptian Red Sea coast (~25.87°N, 34.42°E)
• Entry Type: Boat dive
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: 20 meters
• Typical Visibility: 10–20 meters
• Current: Generally mild in the sheltered bay position
• Best Time: Year-round

Marine Life

The sheltered bay environment supports the typical Quseir coastal assemblage: moray eels in the reef crevices, groupers on the outer reef face, and blue-spotted stingrays on the sandy floor. Cleaning stations in the 8–12 metre zone attract resident fish. Lionfish and scorpionfish in the coral overhangs. Garden eels may be present in the sandy sections adjacent to the reef base. The bay’s protection from current means macro invertebrate diversity is high — nudibranchs and flatworms reward slow searching on the coral substrate.

Dive Profile

Descend to the sandy bay floor at 12–15 metres and search for stingrays and garden eels. Move to the reef margin at 8–12 metres for cleaning station observation. The shallow inner bay at 4–8 metres provides the snorkel-depth section. Safety stop at 5 metres over the inner bay reef.

Entry and Exit

Day boat from Quseir (15–30 minutes). Giant stride or roll-in entry. The sheltered bay character makes this a reliable option in choppy northerly wind conditions. SMB deployment before ascending.

Tips and Recommendations

• Use this site as a second dive after a more demanding offshore site — the calm bay conditions are ideal for a relaxed, macro-focused dive
• The sheltered character makes it an excellent night dive option from Quseir — moray eels and octopuses are active after dark
• Search the sandy bay floor carefully for nudibranchs and flatworms on the coral rubble transition zones

Safety Considerations

Generally mild conditions. Fire coral on the reef sections. Scorpionfish and lionfish in coral overhangs. SMB before ascending — even in calm conditions, the boat needs to locate divers at the surface.

Photography

Nudibranch and flatworm macro work on the coral substrate rewards careful searching and a macro lens approach. Sandy floor portraits — stingrays and garden eels in natural light — suit ambient technique in the well-lit shallow bay.

Sources: Divezone - Red Sea, Dive the World - Egypt Red Sea, Red Sea Scuba Diving, PADI - Diving in Egypt. Last updated 2026-04-04.