Habili Gaffar

Habili Gaffar is a submerged reef pinnacle that never breaks the surface, forming part of the St John's reef system in the Red Sea. Its underwater nature makes it a natural gathering point for marine life, and its remote location keeps diver traffic low, leaving coral formations in excellent condition.

The reef runs from 3 m down to 40 m, with slopes covered in coral gardens. The site sits in open sea, which drives strong encounters with pelagic species but also exposes divers to open-water conditions. Visibility is great, and water temperature sits at 29°C.

Marine life at Habili Gaffar includes large pelagic fish, tunas, barracudas, various shark species including grey reef sharks and silvertip sharks, mantas, snappers, and butterflyfish. The pinnacle's open-sea setting concentrates these animals around the structure.