

Best for beginner divers, 5-30m, boat entry, mild current.
Tiger Reef is a boat-access site in Egypt featuring a diverse topography of reef wall, canyon, and drop-off. The site is suitable for beginners, with depths ranging from 5 to 30 metres. Divers experience mild currents and visibility between 20 and 26 metres. The transition between the canyon and the drop-off can be disorienting, so staying close to a guide is recommended. The site is accessible year-round, though morning dives typically offer the calmest conditions and optimal light on the wall. Hazards include sharp coral and rocks, requiring divers to maintain a safe distance from the reef surface. Night diving is available at this location.
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Book a guided tour for your first visit, as the transition between the canyon and the drop-off can be disorienting without a reference point. The site dives well year-round, but morning slots tend to offer the calmest conditions and best light on the wall.
Accessible by boat or from the shore by entering the water from the jetty.
Recorded at this site
Depth
5-30m
Visibility
20-26m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-27°C
Current
Mild
Typical Dive
40 min
The site ranges from 5 metres in the shallower sections down to 30 metres at the drop-off.
Yes, the site is suitable for beginners, who can remain in the shallower upper portions of the reef.
Tiger Reef is a boat-access site located 100 metres from the shore.
The site dives well year-round, with water temperatures ranging from 22C to 27C throughout the year.
Divers should be cautious of sharp coral and rocks. Additionally, the wall drops to 30 metres, so it is important to monitor your depth gauge and stay close to your guide in the canyon.
Diving at Tiger Reef in Dahab requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Tiger Reef in Dahab. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Tiger Reef in Dahab. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 27°C.
Tiger Reef in Dahab typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Tiger Reef in Dahab typically ranges from 20 metres to 26 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.