

Best for beginner divers, 15-20m, boat entry, mild current.
Malahi Reef in Fury Shoal is a diverse site featuring a complex network of reefs, pinnacles, caves, and canyons. Suitable for beginners, the site offers an average depth of 18 metres with a range of 15 to 20 metres. Visibility is typically between 20 and 30 metres, supported by mild currents. Access is strictly by boat. The site is characterised by its overhead environments, including cave sections that can be dark; divers should carry a torch and remain with a guide. Hazards include the potential for disorientation in cave areas and camouflaged scorpionfish or lionfish resting on the reef structure. Always check your surroundings before touching or kneeling on the reef.
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The cave sections at Malahi Reef can be dimly lit, so bring a torch even on a daytime dive to appreciate the detail inside and to spot scorpionfish resting on the walls. Visibility is reliably good year-round, but morning dives tend to offer the calmest surface conditions.
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Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
15-20m
Visibility
20-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
24-31°C
Current
Mild
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners due to the mild currents and manageable depth range of 15 to 20 metres.
Malahi Reef is located 810 metres from shore and requires a boat for access.
The average depth at Malahi Reef is 18 metres, with the site ranging between 15 and 20 metres.
The cave sections can be dark and confusing, so a torch is recommended. Additionally, lionfish and scorpionfish are present and can blend into the reef, so avoid touching or kneeling on the structure.
Water temperatures range from 24C in February and March to 31C in August.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Malahi Reef in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 24°C to 31°C.