

Best for intermediate divers, 10-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Siyul is a boat-access reef and wall site in Fury Shoal, Egypt, offering drift diving along dramatic drop-offs. Depths range from 10 to 40 metres, with an average of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. The site is suited for intermediate divers due to strong currents that can shift quickly. Hazards include sharp coral, stonefish, and sharks. Divers should avoid touching the reef or bracing against rocks. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, parrotfish, butterflyfish, and various pufferfish and triggerfish. Night diving is permitted, and the site is also suitable for snorkelling in the calmer shallows.
24.38110, 35.37390
Time your dive to coincide with the current running in a favourable direction rather than fighting it on the way back to the boat. Confirm current conditions with your operator before descending, as they can shift quickly at this site.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-40m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-29°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, sixband parrotfish, triggerfish, hooded butterflyfish, porcupinefish, boxfish, and white-spotted pufferfish.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents that can build quickly.
The depth ranges from 10 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Siyul is a boat-access site; a boat is required to reach the reef.
Yes, the site features calmer shallows that are suitable for snorkelling.
Diving at Siyul 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 Siyul in Marsa Alam & the Deep South. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C.
Divers at Siyul in Marsa Alam & the Deep South should be aware of 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.
Siyul in Marsa Alam & the Deep South can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at Siyul in Marsa Alam & the Deep South typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.