

Best for intermediate divers, 10-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Gribal in Ras Mohammed National Park offers a diverse underwater landscape featuring a reef, a wreck, and a drop-off. Suitable for intermediate divers, the site ranges from 10 to 30 metres in depth with an average of 20 metres. Access is by boat, and divers should be prepared for mild currents that can intensify. The wreck presents an overhead environment requiring careful planning to manage entanglement risks and potential silt disturbance. Visibility typically spans 10 to 30 metres. The site is also suitable for night diving, which allows for a different perspective of the reef structure and its inhabitants.
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Gribal dives well at night, when scorpionfish become more active and nudibranchs are easier to spot against the reef. Brief the wreck section of the dive carefully before entry, as the overhead environment and potential entanglement points require a clear plan.
Located a few kilometres north of Dahab on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba.
Recorded nearby, within 20km
Depth
10-30m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
60 min
The site depths range from 10 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers due to the wreck's overhead environment and the potential for currents to intensify.
Access to Gribal is by boat only, as it is located 24 kilometres from the shore.
The site is primarily a dive location due to the depth and the nature of the wreck and drop-off.
Hazards include entanglement risks within the wreck, an overhead environment, and currents that can intensify quickly.
Diving at Gribal in South Sinai requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Gribal in South Sinai. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Gribal in South Sinai typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Gribal in South Sinai typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.