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Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Bluff Point (Small Gubal island) is a boat drift with wall and wrecks.
Scuba DivingBoatAdvanced5m - 25m
ReefWall
Local operator required
Use a local operator or liveaboard that can handle the strait current, boat traffic, and any tender transfer.
Plan a boat entry, drift route, and guide-led timing; the best sections sit on the wall and around the wrecks, so current management matters.
About Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Bluff Point (Small Gubal island) is a boat-access Red Sea site on the edge of the Strait of Gubal, where a steep wall and shallow wreck sections sit in the flow. It is usually dived as a drift, with current shaping the route and timing, so the site suits experienced divers who are comfortable following guide-led boat plans and changing conditions.
Safety & Access
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Current is the main hazard here. The site is usually planned as a drift, and route or tender choices can change with weather, traffic, and the captain's call.
Access Restrictions
No shore access. Plan on a licensed boat or liveaboard, with guide-led entry and exit and route choices adjusted for current and traffic.
Legal Notes
Use local boat and guide procedures in the Strait of Gubal. Independent access is not practical here, and the route may change with traffic, weather, and current.
Where Is Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)?
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Local Intel For Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba is the normal mode here: boat entry, drift planning, current-sensitive timing, and guide-led routing around the wall and wreck sections.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target for a casual visit; the site is mainly a boat-based scuba drift with current and route changes.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel-first site. The useful terrain sits on the wall and wreck line, so snorkeling is only a calm-surface fallback.
Wildlife at Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Research Estimate At Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Access · 3/5Moderate entry effort
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Coral · 4/5Healthy coral
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Aquatic Life · 4/5Great variety
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Facilities · 2/5Limited facilities
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Crowd / Popularity · 4/5Quite busy
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Current · 4/5Strong current
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- VisibilityResearch estimate
- 22m
