

Best for advanced divers, 20-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Gotha Abu Diab in Fury Shoal is an advanced dive site featuring a diverse topography of reef slopes, vertical walls, a canyon system, pinnacles, and cave sections. Located 4000 metres from shore, the site requires boat access and offers depths between 20 and 40 metres. Divers should expect moderate currents that can shift direction between the wall and canyon areas. Visibility ranges from 10 to 30 metres. Due to the presence of sharp coral and shifting currents, this site is suited for experienced divers. Night diving is permitted, allowing exploration of the various overhangs and caves found throughout the reef structure.
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Plan your dive around the current direction rather than against it and brief your group before entry, as conditions can shift between the wall and the canyon sections. Night dives reward the effort, but the boat crew's familiarity with this site matters, so confirm they know it before you go.
Easy shore entry.
Recorded at this site
Depth
20-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
The site ranges from 20 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 30 metres.
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the complex topography, potential for shifting currents, and depth requirements.
Access is by boat only, as the site is located 4000 metres from the shore.
This site is primarily a dive location due to the depth of the reef formations and the nature of the currents.
Hazards include moderate, shifting currents, low visibility, and sharp coral formations that require careful buoyancy control.
Diving at Gotha Abu Diab in Marsa Alam & the Deep South requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gotha Abu Diab in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Gotha Abu Diab in Marsa Alam & the Deep South are April, May, June, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Gotha Abu Diab in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Gotha Abu Diab in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.