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Official Tiran dive-site listing with Gordon Reef coordinates and regional site context.
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Gordon Reef
Advanced Tiran reef with a wreck and strong drift
Boat-run Straits of Tiran reef with a sandy south plateau, wall, and wreck-led plan that suits experienced drift divers.
About Gordon Reef
Gordon Reef is a boat-run Straits of Tiran reef with a sandy south plateau, a steep wall, and the Loullia wreck at the northern end. It is a current-sensitive advanced site that is usually dived as a guided drift for sharks, rays, and wide-angle photography.
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Research Estimate At Gordon Reef
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
SurgeLight surge
Where Is Gordon Reef?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Gordon Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
3m - 35m
Depth Note
The southern plateau starts in just a few metres of water, usually around 3-20/22m, the scenic drop-off runs toward 30m, and some listings put the site at 35m+ overall.
Best Season
Year-round; visibility is often excellent, but current and route choice matter more than season.
Typical Conditions
Shallow southern plateau, steep wall, wreck at the northern end, and a current line that can range from manageable to very fast drift.
Safety & Access At Gordon Reef
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat trafficDangerous wildlifeStrong current
Safety Notes
Plan gas and depth carefully, keep the team tight on the drift line, and treat the southwest corner as the hazard hotspot.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only from the Sharm/Tiran circuit, with a guide strongly recommended because the drift pickup and current changes depend on route and timing.
Legal Notes
Use a guided boat plan, respect the mooring and drift pickup, and keep away from the shipping-channel side of the reef when the current is running.
Local Intel For Gordon Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
An advanced boat dive with a plateau, wall, and wreck line that is best handled as a guided drift or mooring dive.
Freediving
Freediving is only realistic on the sheltered shallow south plateau; the wall, wreck, and drift sections are scuba territory.
Snorkeling
Snorkeling is limited to the calmest shallow southern water; the site is mainly a scuba dive because of the current and depth profile.
Wildlife at Gordon Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Gordon Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gordon Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
