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Lists Sharm El Arab in Makadi Bay with 20-25 m visibility and wall/plateau marine life details.
Dive Spot Guide•
Sharm El Arab
Boat-access reef with a calm bay and drift wall.
Local operator required
Usually run by Makadi Bay boat operators who moor in the lagoon and choose the wall or bay line on the day.
Makadi Bay boat reef with a sheltered lagoon, an outer wall, and a plateau of table corals; good for turtles, barracuda, and eagle rays.
About Sharm El Arab
Sharm El Arab pairs a sheltered inner bay with an exposed outer wall, so the same boat day can work for beginners, snorkelers, and certified divers. The reef is known for colorful corals, table corals on the plateau, turtles, barracuda, doctorfish, and eagle rays on the drift side.
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Research Estimate At Sharm El Arab
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 22m
AccessSimple entry
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Sharm El Arab?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Sharm El Arab Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 40m
Depth Note
Plateau reported at 18-28 m; the outer wall continues deeper to around 40 m.
Best Season
Year-round
Typical Conditions
Sheltered inner-bay water, an exposed outer wall, and a drift line that changes with the day's conditions.
Safety & Access At Sharm El Arab
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
The outer wall can carry current, so keep spacing on the drift side and stay close to the briefed line.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; this is handled as a moored boat dive in the lagoon, not a shore entry.
Legal Notes
Follow operator briefing and local marine-area rules; the outer wall should be dived on the briefed line.
Local Intel For Sharm El Arab
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Certified divers can do a relaxed wall dive in the bay or follow the outer wall on drift when conditions suit.
Freediving
The sheltered bay gives freedivers an easy-water option, but the outer wall is better left to scuba.
Snorkeling
Snorkellers can stay inside the calm bay, where the reef is friendlier and turtle sightings are common.
Wildlife at Sharm El Arab
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Sharm El Arab
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Sharm El Arab
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility22m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
