infinitydivingsafari.com · Operator
Boat access, drift routing, wall/cave/plateau structure, and marine life including stingrays, crocodilefish, scorpionfish, stonefish, lionfish, and dolphins are listed.
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Small Giftun / Police Station
Small Giftun / Police Station is a Hurghada drift wall.
ScubaBoat EntryIntermediate
ReefWall
Local operator required
The wall drift and pickup are normally arranged by a local Hurghada dive operator.
Boat drift along a wall and coral-garden plateau; best for experienced divers who are comfortable with current, timing, and pickup procedures.
About Small Giftun / Police Station
Small Giftun / Police Station is a Hurghada drift dive along a steep wall that finishes on a coral-garden plateau. It is a current-managed reef stop with classic gorgonians, large fish, and a deeper wall profile than the bay dives nearby.
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Research Estimate At Small Giftun / Police Station
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VisibilityVisibility: 25m
AccessModerate entry effort
Coral HealthPristine, vibrant coral
Marine LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CrowdedQuite busy
Current StrengthStrong current
Surge StrengthModerate surge
Where Is Small Giftun / Police Station?
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Small Giftun / Police Station Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
18m - 30m
Depth Note
Public listings frame the recreational part of the dive at about 18-30 m, with the wall and drop-off continuing far deeper beyond the planned route.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer windows preferred
Typical Conditions
Current-led wall diving with a plateau finish, strong gorgonian growth, and conditions that can become exposed to weather.
Safety & Access At Small Giftun / Police Station
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong current
Safety Notes
Treat the dive as a proper drift: stay with the group, manage descent timing, and keep gas and depth discipline on the wall. The tunnel and deeper wall features are outside the recreational plan.
Access Restrictions
Boat only, with a planned drift drop and pickup; this is not a casual shore-entry site.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat brief, drift plan, and any site-specific limits on how far you are allowed to follow the wall.
Local Intel For Small Giftun / Police Station
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba
A wall drift that drops onto a coral-garden plateau and rewards good buoyancy, timing, and a disciplined team route.
Freedive
Not a primary freedive target because the signature route is a current-managed wall drift.
Snorkel
Snorkelling is limited because the site is set up as a current-managed wall drift.
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Wildlife at Small Giftun / Police Station
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Research Sources
www.redsea-diving.com · Operator
The wall-to-shelf structure north of the police station and sightings of turtles, eagle rays, napoleon wrasse, jackfish, tuna, lionfish, scorpionfish, groupers, and crocodilefish are described.
www.redsealife.com · Operator
Small Giftun is presented as a dedicated drift-dive site starting at the southern end of the island, opposite the police station.
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