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Sheltered reef-and-wreck dive in Fury Shoals with coral and clear water.
Sheltered reef-and-wreck dive in Fury Shoals with coral and clear water.
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Abu Galawa Small is a boat-access reef dive in Fury Shoals off the Egyptian Red Sea coast. The site mixes a small coral reef with gullies and swim-throughs plus a small sailboat wreck on the reef edge, so you get both coral scenery and a simple wreck element in one dive. It suits divers who want a clear-water Red Sea reef with enough structure to stay interesting without needing an extreme profile. Plan for a boat pickup, coral-aware buoyancy, and a dive that rewards controlled movement along the reef face.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 20m
Depth Note
The reef is described from 5-20 m, with the sailboat wreck at about 18 m on a sandy sea floor.
Best Season
March to May and September to November, with the site diveable year-round.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered coral reef, shallow lagoon channel, gullies, and a small wreck with clear Red Sea water.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep clear of coral contact, watch depth on the wreck side, and plan your pickup if you move beyond the sheltered reef.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only from Marsa Alam, Port Ghalib, or Hamata; best treated as a guided Fury Shoals site.
Legal Notes
Treat the reef and wreck carefully and avoid touching coral or marine life.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A sheltered coral reef with gullies, swim-throughs, and a small wreck makes this a versatile easy-to-mid-depth dive.
Freediving
Coached freediving works best on the shallow reef top; the wreck and deeper coral are mainly a scuba draw.
Snorkeling
The sheltered reef top can suit short surface viewing on calm days, but the site is mainly a scuba dive.
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Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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Research Sources
Independent Fury Shoal guide with seasonality, visibility, and current context.
Independent site page with access, depth, current, visibility, and life list.
Fury Shoals itinerary that lists Abu Galawa Small as a site stop.
Operator itinerary with reef and wreck details for Abu Galawa Small.
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