Guide page with easy navigation, drift/boat/mooring notes, and beginner suitability.
Sandy drift slope with coral pinnacles
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Amphoras is a sandy-slope dive with coral pinnacles, coral blocks, and a drop-off that makes it a natural drift route. It is an easy-to-follow Sharm site with enough structure to stay interesting, but the main plan is still to watch the slope, manage the drift, and stay precise around the reef edges.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 30m
Depth Note
The site starts on a sandy slope in the low teens and continues across pinnacles, coral blocks, and the drop-off toward the deeper edge of the reef.
Best Season
Year-round, with afternoon drifts commonly working well on this site.
Typical Conditions
Sandy slope, coral pinnacles, and a drift-friendly drop-off with moderate current and clear route shape.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Stay controlled on the drift line, keep an eye on the drop-off edge, and treat the amphora and anchor zone as a no-fuss route rather than a place to wander off-plan.
Access Restrictions
Boat or mooring access is the usual approach, with some operators also listing shore entry options.
Legal Notes
Follow the operator's drift plan and stay within the route and depth limits for the drop-off section.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a straightforward drift dive over a sandy plateau, with pinnacles, coral blocks, and a drop-off that keeps the route interesting.
Freediving
Freediving is not the primary use case because the site is built around a drift route and a deeper slope.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the shallower approach and is not the main reason to visit this site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Guide page with easy navigation, drift/boat/mooring notes, and beginner suitability.
Operator page describing Amphoras as a full drift dive with pinnacles, rays, turtles, and pelagics.
Directory entry describing the sandy slope, amphora remains, pinnacles, and fish life.
Operator site page with the shallow wall, pinnacles, and common shark/ray notes.
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