

Best for beginner divers, 15-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Sodfa is a boat-access reef located off the Sharm el Sheikh coast, offering a drift dive experience suitable for beginners. The site features depths ranging from 15 to 30 metres, with an average depth of 15 metres. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. The reef structure includes gorgonians, fire coral, and Porites formations. Marine life commonly recorded includes wrasses, while uncommon sightings feature Threadfin Butterflyfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Melon Butterflyfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, Red Sea Surgeonfish, triggerfish, goatfish, emperors, Yellowfin Goatfish, and chromis. Hazards include potential entanglement, jellyfish, sea urchins, sharks, stonefish, and strong currents. Always check for jellyfish before descending and avoid contact with fire coral.
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Ask your dive guide about the current direction before entering, as conditions can shift and knowing this helps you plan a comfortable drift rather than a tiring one. Confirm what facilities are available directly with your operator when booking, as these vary.
Reached by a short boat trip, often paired with the neighbouring Tower site.
Recorded at this site
Depth
15-30m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-28°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul
Divers commonly encounter wrasses. Uncommon species recorded include Threadfin Butterflyfish, Swarthy Parrotfish, Melon Butterflyfish, Red Sea Bannerfish, Red Sea Surgeonfish, triggerfish, goatfish, emperors, Yellowfin Goatfish, and chromis.
Yes, Sodfa is suitable for beginner divers, though it is a drift dive where currents can occasionally strengthen.
The site ranges from 15 to 30 metres deep, with an average depth of 15 metres.
Sodfa is a boat-access site located approximately 4600 metres from the shore.
The site is primarily a boat-access drift dive for scuba divers.
Diving at Sodfa in Sharm El Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Sodfa in Sharm El Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 28°C.
The best months to visit Sodfa in Sharm El Sheikh are March, April, May, June, and July. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Divers at Sodfa in Sharm El Sheikh should be aware of jellyfish, stonefish, sharks, lionfish. These encounters are generally rare and avoidable with proper awareness. Follow local safety guidance and maintain a respectful distance from all marine life.
Sodfa in Sharm El Sheikh typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Sodfa in Sharm El Sheikh typically ranges from 15 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.