Drift-diving guide describing the easy shore entry, multiple routes, and calm-condition profile.
Golden Blocks is an easy dive on a shallow sloping reef of sand and boulders, featuring a prominent coral block and a transition around 18 m into a more enclosed reef area with sandy channels. A small canyon with gorgonians lies deeper at about 25–30 m. The site is known for schooling glass fish and bannerfish, along with macro life. Encounters can include pipefish, scorpionfish, rays, dolphins, and seasonal whale shark visits in October.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Reef slope transitions around 18 m; small canyon with gorgonians at roughly 25–30 m.
Best Season
October
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The canyon area reaches around 25–30 m; plan depth and gas management accordingly.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Described as an easy dive with points of interest from about 18 m down to a 25–30 m canyon.
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.
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Research Sources
Drift-diving guide describing the easy shore entry, multiple routes, and calm-condition profile.
Golden Blocks page with the southern Oasis location, sandy slope, seagrass, block towers, gorgonian mark, and marine-life list.
Dahab dive-center page confirming the short drive south of Dahab and the sandy, seagrass-lined shore profile.
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