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Gota Hossam
Sheltered horseshoe reef with coral gardens
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Local operator required
Boat access and local timing make this a guided outing rather than a self-arranged shore dive.
Boat-only reef dive with easy navigation, calm interior water, and beginner-friendly planning.
About Gota Hossam
Gota Hossam is a sheltered horseshoe-shaped reef where two reef arms enclose a calm pool with coral gardens. The site is built for relaxed boat diving rather than big current or depth, with easy reef orientation and a shallow, beginner-friendly profile.
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Research Estimate At Gota Hossam
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 22m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeAverage variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
Crowd / PopularityFew visitors
CurrentNo current
SurgeFlat calm
Where Is Gota Hossam?
This spotNearby spots
Community sourced coordinates.
Gota Hossam Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
2m - 18m
Depth Note
The site is shallow overall, with a reported maximum depth around 18 m and a sheltered interior reef area that stays comfortably shallow.
Best Season
Winter and early spring usually bring the calmest, easiest planning conditions.
Typical Conditions
Sheltered horseshoe reef with clear interior structure, easy navigation, and a relaxed shallow-water feel.
Safety & Access At Gota Hossam
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Boat traffic
Safety Notes
Keep a normal boat-awareness mindset during pickup and drop-off, and stay off the coral gardens when the site is busy or the water is moving.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, typically on a guided day-trip run from the Marsa Alam / Port Ghalib area.
Legal Notes
Standard guided-boat diving rules apply; avoid touching coral and follow the operator's briefing for entry and pickup.
Local Intel For Gota Hossam
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a relaxed reef dive with simple orientation and shallow coral-garden exploration. Good buoyancy still matters because the site is enclosed and easy to overrun.
Freediving
Freediving is possible only in calm conditions and with careful boat awareness; this site is mainly set up as a relaxed boat reef.
Snorkeling
The sheltered interior makes this a reasonable snorkel site in calm weather, especially for low-friction reef viewing.
Recent Logged Visits At Gota Hossam
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Gota Hossam
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility22m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
