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The Erg Samadai (Caves & Pinnacles).

Light-filled coral pinnacles and swim-throughs at Samadai's outer reef

Marsa Alam5–25mIntermediateBoat entryViz 15-30 m
Depth
5–25m
Visibility
15-30 m
Current
Mild
Water temp
22-29°C
Best season
Year-round
Entry
Boat
About this site

On the southwest outer flank of Sha'ab Samadai, a cluster of coral pinnacles forms a maze of caverns, swim-throughs and light-shafted chimneys between 5 and 25 m. The columns are smothered in glassfish, anthias and soft coral, with morays and groupers in the cracks. It is one of the most photogenic shallow cavern dives in the Marsa Alam area.

What you'll see
Light-shafted caverns and chimneys
Glassfish swarms
Soft coral pinnacles
Photogenic swim-throughs
Location
Red Sea · Egypt
Location
24.9900° N · 34.9920° E

Marine life

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Hazards & safety

Things that have caught divers here before.

Overhead environment in caverns
Boat traffic
Surge near swim-throughs

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