

Best for advanced divers, 20-45m, boat entry, strong current.
South-West Wall in Safaga is a vertical drift dive suited for advanced divers. The wall drops from 20 metres to 45 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres. Divers encounter strong currents, requiring careful buoyancy control and monitoring of dive computers to avoid unintended depth changes. Visibility is consistently 30 metres. Marine life includes common sightings of wrasses and soldierfish. Uncommon encounters include Napoleon wrasse, oceanic whitetip sharks, coral grouper, great barracuda, unicornfish, bluecheek butterflyfish, Red Sea bannerfish, Desjardin's sailfin tang, longfin bannerfish, zebra angelfish, blackback butterflyfish, and bluespotted cornetfish. Access is by boat only, and divers should maintain distance from the wall to avoid sharp coral.
26.30112, 34.86160
Brief your skipper on current direction before you enter, as the flow can shift and a good boat crew will reposition for your pickup accordingly. Keep your dive computer in range given how easily the wall draws you deeper than planned.
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Depth
20-45m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly record wrasses and soldierfish. Uncommon species include Napoleon wrasse, oceanic whitetip sharks, coral grouper, great barracuda, and various butterflyfish and tang species.
No, this site is for advanced divers only due to the depth, strong currents, and the requirement for precise buoyancy control.
The wall drops from 20 metres to 45 metres, with an average depth of 35 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 75 kilometres from the shore.
Hazards include deep water, strong currents that can pull divers deeper, sharp coral, and the presence of sharks.
Diving at South-West Wall in South-West Wall requires the following certifications: Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at South-West Wall in South-West Wall. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
South-West Wall in South-West Wall can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.
Visibility at South-West Wall in South-West Wall typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.