

Best for intermediate divers, boat entry, moderate current.
Satellite Reef is a boat-access wall and reef dive located off the Sharm el Sheikh coast. The site features a vertical drop-off that provides a distinct perspective compared to flatter local reefs. Divers can expect visibility ranging from 20 to 40 metres. Moderate currents are common, requiring intermediate skill and effective buoyancy control. Marine life includes common sightings of giant moray, bluespotted fantail ray, and various wrasses. Less frequent encounters include emperor angelfish, napoleon wrasse, crocodilefish, and titan triggerfish. Due to the potential for strong currents and significant depth, divers should descend promptly and monitor their gauges closely throughout the dive.
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Check the current direction before descending and plan your dive to work with it rather than against it, as fighting the flow here will drain your air and your energy quickly. Boat operators who run this site regularly will know the best timing within the tidal cycle, so ask before you gear up.
Dive operators in Sharm El-Sheikh and nearby ports run regular boat trips to reefs in this zone.
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Visibility
20-40m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-30°C
Current
Moderate
Best Time
Year-round
Divers regularly encounter giant moray, bluespotted fantail ray, and wrasses. Less common sightings include emperor angelfish, napoleon wrasse, crocodilefish, and titan triggerfish.
No, this site is intended for intermediate divers. The presence of moderate to strong currents and significant depths requires solid buoyancy control and experience in current.
Satellite Reef is a boat-only dive site. You must descend promptly after your boat entry to manage the currents.
Visibility is generally between 20 and 40 metres. Water temperatures range from 23C in winter to 30C in August, though strong currents can develop quickly.
The primary hazards are strong currents and significant depth. Divers should monitor their depth gauge actively and plan their dive to work with the current.
Diving at Satellite Reef in Sharm El-Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Satellite Reef in Sharm El-Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 30°C.
The best months to visit Satellite Reef in Sharm El-Sheikh are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.