Siyul South

Siyul South is a reef dive site within Wadi El Gemal National Park in the southern Red Sea, located approximately 1.3 km from the primary Siyul island reef entry. It likely represents the southern dive aspect of the Siyul island group in the Qulaan Archipelago near Hamata.

Overview

Siyul South sits within the protected marine zone of Wadi El Gemal National Park. The Siyul island group, also called the “Island of the Birds,” features fringing reef structures with table corals, coral gardens, and reef walls. The southern exposure of the island typically offers sheltered conditions compared to the more exposed outer aspects. Sources for the broader Siyul area describe colossal table corals and abundant reef fish communities throughout the island group.

Marine Life

The Siyul island reefs support diverse coral communities including tabular and finger corals. Reef fish species typical of the area include regal angelfish, butterflyfish, Red Sea bannerfish, and bluespotted ribbontail rays. The surrounding Wadi El Gemal National Park waters are known for sea turtles and seasonal dugong presence in seagrass habitats nearby.

Site Information

• Location: Qulaan Archipelago, Wadi El Gemal National Park, Hamata area, southern Red Sea, Egypt
• Entry Type: Shore entry
• Site Type: Reef
• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Maximum Depth: 25 meters

Additional Resources

• Last Updated: 2026-05-17

Sources: Snorkeling Report – Suyul Island, Abu Ghosoun – Wadi El Gemal National Park. No site-specific sources found for the southern aspect specifically. Last updated 2026-05-17.