

Best for intermediate divers, 20-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Gota Sataia 1 in Fury Shoal is a varied dive site featuring a reef, drop-off, and cave structures. Designed for intermediate divers, the site reaches depths of 20 to 30 metres with an average of 20 metres. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 metres. Divers experience mild currents, though these can strengthen, making boat access essential. The reef is covered in hard and soft corals. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, various angelfish, moray eels, and occasional reef sharks. Night diving is permitted at this location. Divers should remain vigilant for stonefish on the reef and manage nitrogen levels carefully at depth.
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Plan your dive around the tidal phase to catch the milder current windows, as flow can pick up without much warning at this site. A reef hook is worth packing if you want to pause and observe at depth without fighting the drift.
The boat departs from Hamata, a small port located about 100 km south of Marsa Alam, and sails for around 2 hours to reach the reef.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, Emperor and Regal angelfish, Giant moray, and Whitetip reef sharks.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the depth, potential for strengthening currents, and the need for careful buoyancy control near the reef.
The site features depths ranging from 20 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 14 kilometres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location with depths starting at 20 metres, making it unsuitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Gota Sataia 1 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 Gota Sataia 1 in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
Divers at Gota Sataia 1 in Marsa Alam & the Deep South should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish, sharks. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Gota Sataia 1 in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gota Sataia 1 in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.