

Best for intermediate divers, 15-40m, boat entry, moderate current.
Small Giftun Island in Ras Mohammed National Park offers a complex topography featuring a wall, drop-off, pinnacles, and caverns. This site is primarily a boat-accessed drift dive suited for intermediate divers, with depths ranging from 15 to 40 metres. Divers encounter gorgonian fan corals and a coral garden plateau. Marine life recorded here includes Napoleon wrasse, giant moray eels, giant trevally, bluespotted fantail rays, and Indian lionfish. Scorpionfish, various wrasses, pufferfish, butterflyfish, and banded coral shrimp are also present. Hazards include strong currents, deep water, overhead environments, and venomous species such as stonefish and lionfish. Visibility typically ranges between 15 and 25 metres, with water temperatures varying from 22C to 27C.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
15-40m
Visibility
15-25m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
60 min
Best Time
Apr, Oct
Divers regularly encounter Napoleon wrasse, giant moray eels, giant trevally, bluespotted fantail rays, and Indian lionfish. Other species include scorpionfish, pufferfish, butterflyfish, and banded coral shrimp.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the presence of strong currents, deep water, and overhead environments.
The site ranges from 15 to 40 metres, with an average depth of 28 metres.
This is a boat-only dive site located 8000 metres from the shore.
The best months for diving at Small Giftun Island are April and October.
Diving at Small Giftun Island in Erg Somaya requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Small Giftun Island in Erg Somaya. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Divers at Small Giftun Island in Erg Somaya should be aware of lionfish, stonefish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Expect moderate currents at Small Giftun Island in Erg Somaya. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Small Giftun Island in Erg Somaya typically ranges from 15 metres to 25 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.