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Best time to dive Hurghada, visibility, and the Giftun drift context.
Dive Spot Guide•
Small Giftun Drift
Classic Hurghada drift dive with strong current and gorgonians.
Boat drop-in, fast drift, and a reef-wall-to-plateau profile make this an advanced site; plan for an efficient pickup at the far end.
About Small Giftun Drift
Small Giftun Drift is a classic Hurghada drift dive on the eastern wall of Small Giftun, where gorgonian-covered drop-offs and coral gardens make the current part of the experience. It is best treated as an advanced boat dive with a clean drop-in, tight buoyancy, and a pickup plan at the down-current end. The best runs ride the wall cleanly and finish on the plateau before the boat pickup.
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Research Estimate At Small Giftun Drift
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessSimple entry
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Small Giftun Drift?
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Small Giftun Drift Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 60m
Depth Note
Plateau is around 12–25 m; the site depth is described as reaching 60 m.
Best Season
March to May and September to November.
Typical Conditions
Visibility is described as ranging from 10–40 m.
Safety & Access At Small Giftun Drift
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
Advanced divers only; manage depth carefully, especially beyond the 12–25 m plateau.
Access Restrictions
Boat pickup and drift management are part of the site; use a local operator familiar with the moorings and the down-current pickup.
Legal Notes
Follow Giftun marine reserve rules and the crew's site-management instructions for the day.
Local Intel For Small Giftun Drift
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Drift dive along a wall down to a coral-studded sandy plateau, suited to advanced divers due to depth.
Freediving
Only for very experienced freedivers with local support; this is fundamentally a current-heavy drift and not a casual freedive site.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the depth, current, and pickup pattern make it a scuba-first drift.
Wildlife at Small Giftun Drift
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Small Giftun Drift
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Small Giftun Drift
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility25m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
