Official CDWS Dahab dive-sites listing used to confirm Coral Garden as a named site.
Dahab lagoon coral garden with a south wall and route-finding layout.
Dahab lagoon coral garden with a south wall and route-finding layout.
Coral Garden is a Dahab lagoon-entry coral site with a shallow plateau, a south-facing wall, and a deeper drop-off beyond the garden. It shares the same lagoon approach as the neighboring canyon, making it a classic route-finding dive with strong coral structure and good photo opportunities.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
14m - 40m
Depth Note
Coral garden around 14 m with a steep drop to about 40 m; return route described at roughly 10–5 m over coral and sand.
Typical Conditions
Shallow lagoon entry with a southbound wall and a return through shallow coral and sand.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The site includes a steep drop to around 40 m, and the shallow return is over coral.
Access Restrictions
Best treated as the shared canyon-lagoon access rather than a standalone beach walk; drift-style handling is common on the return.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
The route heads south along a coral wall before returning shallow through a sandy maze.
Freediving
Freediving works best in the lagoon and upper plateau; the drop-off section is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
The lagoon approach and shallow plateau are the snorkel-friendly part; the deeper wall and drop-off are better suited to scuba.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Official CDWS Dahab dive-sites listing used to confirm Coral Garden as a named site.
Local dive-site page describing the site as popular and spectacular in the Dahab lagoon area.
Guide page listing Coral Garden as part of the lagoon dive type and giving a 20-30 m visibility range.
Operator page with the Coral Garden section describing the shared lagoon entry, south wall, and sandy maze.
Spot guide noting the same entrance as the canyon and the shallow-lagoon approach.
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