Travel/dive guide noting side-specific current and all-level suitability.
Red Sea reef with coral gardens, turtles, and current.
Red Sea reef with coral gardens, turtles, and current.
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Siyoul Kebir is a Red Sea boat reef in the Gubal area with coral gardens, sandy valleys, and a sheltered south side that can suit easier dives or snorkeling. The north side can run with current, so the site rewards good guide choice and timing. Turtles and other reef life are the main draw, with the reef best approached as a classic drift-friendly outing.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
8m - 20m
Depth Note
One source places the reef at 8-20m, with a more current-exposed north side and a sheltered south side.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer weather windows preferred for easier diving and snorkeling.
Typical Conditions
Coral garden reef with 8-20m depth, 10-30m visibility, and current that can range from sheltered south-side water to a stronger north-side push.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
The north side can run with current, so stay with the guide's plan and use the sheltered south side when conditions call for it.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the norm, and the current on the north side can change route choice.
Legal Notes
Follow Red Sea marine rules and operator guidance; avoid touching coral and only drift where your briefing allows it.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Coral gardens, valleys, and hollows make this a classic drift-friendly reef dive with strong scenery.
Freediving
Only the calm sheltered south side is plausible for experienced freedivers, and only when the guide says conditions are appropriate.
Snorkeling
The sheltered south side can work for snorkelers in calm conditions; the north side is better left to divers because of current and coral relief.
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.
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Research Sources
Travel/dive guide noting side-specific current and all-level suitability.
Liveaboard itinerary that includes Siyoul Kebir on the route from Hurghada.
Independent Red Sea reef write-up with a relaxed drift-dive note.
Operator itinerary describing Siyoul Kebir as a coral garden and turtle site.
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