

Best for advanced divers, 12-120m, shore & boat entry, strong current.
The Tower is a complex reef site located on the Sharm el Sheikh Coast, featuring a wall, canyon, and pinnacle topography. Suitable for advanced divers, the site is typically accessed by boat or shore and is known for strong currents and surge. Divers can expect depths ranging from 12 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres and visibility between 15 and 30 metres. The site supports night diving and offers a typical dive duration of 50 minutes. Due to the depth and potential for overhead environments, this site requires careful planning and experience. Facilities at the location include parking, a dive shop, air fills, and guided tours.
27.90310, 34.33120
The site is dived as a north to south drift dive.
Entry is from the reef edge over a short fringing flat.
Recorded at this site
Depth
12-120m
Visibility
15-30m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Shore & Boat
Water Temp
22-25°C
Current
Strong
Typical Dive
50 min
Best Time
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
No, this site is intended for advanced divers due to the strong currents, surge, and significant depth range.
The site has a depth range of 12 to 120 metres, with an average depth of 18 metres.
The Tower is accessible by both shore and boat.
Water temperatures range between 22C and 25C throughout the year.
Divers should be prepared for deep water, overhead environments, strong currents, and surge.
Diving at The Tower in Sharm El Sheikh requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 5mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at The Tower in Sharm El Sheikh. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 25°C.
The best months to visit The Tower in Sharm El Sheikh are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.