

Best for beginner divers, 12-16m, boat entry, mild current.
Arba Reef in the Fury Shoal area is a reef and pinnacle site suitable for beginner divers. The site features depths ranging from 12 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres. Divers access the site by boat, where they encounter mild currents and visibility between 10 and 30 metres. The topography includes a reef structure and a pinnacle, with crevices at the base that are best explored with a torch. Water temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 31C throughout the year, so a 5mm wetsuit is recommended for those sensitive to cooler conditions.
24.30833, 35.45000
Bring a torch even on day dives to peer into the darker crevices around the pinnacle base, where pipefish and nudibranchs tend to shelter. Water temperatures can drop toward the lower end of the range in winter months, so a 5mm wetsuit is worth packing if you run cold.
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No known hazards
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
12-16m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-31°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is well-suited for newly certified divers looking to build confidence in open water due to the manageable depths and mild currents.
The site depths range from 12 to 16 metres, with an average depth of 14 metres.
Arba Reef is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the reef and pinnacle.
Water temperatures range from 23C in February and March to 31C in August.
Diving at Arba reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Arba reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C.