Gamul Kebir is listed in the Safaga site roster, and the area is described as generally protected from strong currents and wind.
Gamul Kebir is a Safaga reef with a lagoon and coral blocks.
Gamul Kebir is a Safaga reef with a lagoon and coral blocks.
Access is normally arranged through a Safaga dive centre or liveaboard operation.
Gamul Kebir is a Safaga boat dive built around a main reef and central lagoon, with coral blocks to the north and a broad, easy profile. It is a scenic reef stop for divers who like clear water, fish life, and simple navigation.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 16m
Depth Note
Public listings describe Gamul Kebir at about 15-16 m, with a lagoon in the middle and coral blocks to the north.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Usually easy, with low current, good underwater light, and a sheltered reef profile; the channel and open-sea side are the main places to watch.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
Keep an eye on the channel area, where current can build relative to the rest of the reef. The lagoon and coral blocks are otherwise straightforward, but watch trim over the coral.
Access Restrictions
Plan a boat departure from Safaga; the normal route is through a local dive centre rather than by casual shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow standard Safaga boat-diving procedures and site briefings around the lagoon and channel.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A relaxed boat dive with simple navigation around the main reef, lagoon, and north-side coral blocks. Good for a scenic reef day rather than a high-flow drift.
Freediving
The sheltered lagoon may be workable in calm conditions, but the site is primarily set up as a scuba boat dive.
Snorkeling
Snorkelling can work in the calm lagoon area, though the main interest sits on the reef structure below.
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
Gamul Kebir is listed in the Safaga site roster, and the area is described as generally protected from strong currents and wind.
The reef-and-lagoon layout, boat-dive profile, and species list including barracuda, emperor fish, snappers, winged pipefish, eagle rays, whitetip reef sharks, and dugong are described.
About 30 minutes from Safaga, the site is described as a main reef with a central lagoon, northern coral blocks, abundant wildlife, and low current except around the channel.
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