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Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Bluff Point (Small Gubal island) is a boat drift with wall and wrecks.
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.
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Research Estimate At Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 22m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)?
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Bluff Point (Small Gubal island) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The Bluff Point area combines shallow wreck sections with a deeper wall: the Ulysses starts near 5m and slopes to 25m, while the Barge sits around 8-14m.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows making the drift and boat handling easier.
Typical Conditions
Strong current is the normal planning factor, so the site is usually treated as a drift with guide-led timing and occasional route changes.
Safety & Access At Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
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.
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.
Recent Logged Visits At Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Bluff Point (Small Gubal island)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility22m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
