

Best for intermediate divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Spit Reef in Safaga is a boat-accessible reef dive suited for intermediate divers. The site features a reef structure with depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Visibility typically spans 15 to 30 metres. Divers should be prepared for mild currents that can strengthen, requiring careful monitoring of position and buoyancy to avoid contact with sharp coral and exposed rock. Species recorded around this area include wrasses, parrotfish, pipefish, cardinalfish, sponges, mollusks, and crabs. Water temperatures fluctuate between 22C and 28C throughout the year. Divers are advised to plan for a 50-minute dive and finish with the current.
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Keep an eye on the current direction as you descend, as conditions can shift, and position yourself so you finish the dive with the current rather than fighting it back to the boat. Wear a thin wetsuit even in summer, since extended dives in the deeper sections can cool you down more than the surface temperature suggests.
Safaga is located about one hour's drive south of Hurghada.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Species recorded around this area include wrasses, parrotfish, pipefish, cardinalfish, sponges, mollusks, and crabs.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the potential for strengthening currents and the need for precise buoyancy control near sharp coral.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres in depth, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Spit Reef is accessible by boat only.
This site is designated for diving and requires boat access; it is not described as a snorkelling location.
Diving at Spit Reef in Safaga requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Spit Reef in Safaga. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Spit Reef in Safaga typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Spit Reef in Safaga typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.