Dive-directory profile with access and entry detail.
Shore-access canyon dive with dramatic topography and clear Red Sea water.
Shore-access canyon dive with dramatic topography and clear Red Sea water.
The canyon entry and wall profile are best handled with a local guide or operator.
Tower is a shore-access canyon dive in the Sharm El Sheikh local-sites area, where a reef crack opens into a dramatic vertical wall and deep canyon. It combines coral pinnacles, overhead sections, and clear Red Sea water, so the main planning focus is controlled buoyancy, a calm approach, and staying within your depth plan.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 120m
Depth Note
Divers descend through a shallow reef crack into a canyon reported as extending to very deep water.
Best Season
Year-round in stable Red Sea conditions.
Typical Conditions
Warm Red Sea water, generally low currents, and strong visibility make the site manageable, but the canyon keeps it interesting.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Includes an overhead cave section and access to very deep water; maintain appropriate training, gas planning, and depth limits.
Access Restrictions
Use a controlled shore entry through the reef crack and treat the canyon as a depth-managed local dive.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shore-access canyon dive with a reef crack entry, vertical wall sections, and a long canyon drop-off; best with controlled buoyancy and a modest current plan.
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.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Dive-directory profile with access and entry detail.
Operator page for Tower dive site.
Official Sharm dive-site listing.
Local dive-site page with depth and type notes.
Operator page with local-site notes.
Local dive-service page with marine-life notes.
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