

Best for intermediate divers, 15-27m, boat entry.
Fjord is a boat-access wall dive in Egypt featuring a dramatic reef structure. The site reaches depths between 15 and 27 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres and consistent visibility of 30 metres. Divers should be aware of boat traffic and deploy a surface marker buoy before ascending. The reef surface requires caution, as stonefish and scorpionfish are present and difficult to spot against the substrate. This site is suited for intermediate divers. Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, bluespotted fantail rays, Indian lionfish, day octopus, undulated morays, coral grouper, chromodoris nudibranch, lunartail grouper, starry morays, crocodilefish, wrasses, purple tang, rock cod, and scorpionfish.
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Keep a close eye on the reef surface before touching down or hovering low, as stonefish are genuinely well camouflaged here and pose a real sting risk. Boat traffic around the site means your surface marker buoy should be deployed before you begin your ascent.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-27m
Visibility
30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
None
Best Time
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Species recorded around this area include emperor angelfish, bluespotted fantail rays, Indian lionfish, day octopus, undulated morays, coral grouper, chromodoris nudibranch, lunartail grouper, starry morays, crocodilefish, wrasses, purple tang, rock cod, and scorpionfish.
No, Fjord is classified as an intermediate dive site.
The site ranges from 15 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
Fjord is a boat-access site located 15 kilometres from the shore.
Hazards include boat traffic, which requires the use of a surface marker buoy, and the presence of stonefish and scorpionfish on the reef surface.
Diving at Fjord in Taba requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fjord in Taba. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Fjord in Taba are May, June, July, August, September, and October. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Visibility at Fjord in Taba typically ranges from 30 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.