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Yellowfish Reef
Yellowfish Reef is a drift-friendly Red Sea reef.
Boat-access reef and pinnacle cluster in the Gubal Straits, best for divers comfortable with current and a guided plan.
About Yellowfish Reef
Yellowfish Reef is a reef-and-pinnacle dive in Egypt's Gubal Straits, usually reached by boat and often treated as a drift-friendly run. The site rewards divers comfortable with current and buoyancy control, with coral blocks, scattered pinnacles, and a lively Red Sea mix of sweetlips, bannerfish, butterflyfish, and other reef fish.
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Yellowfish Reef Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
12m - 31m
Depth Note
The reef cluster spans from the low teens to roughly 31 m on the main structure.
Best Season
Year-round, with calmer months usually easier for drift planning.
Typical Conditions
Drift-friendly reef and pinnacle diving with current sensitivity and colorful Red Sea fish life.
Safety & Access At Yellowfish Reef
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Strong current
Safety Notes
Plan dives with the possibility of strong currents and adjust entry/exit and navigation accordingly.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; drift timing and pickup planning matter.
Legal Notes
Follow local marine rules and the guide's instructions for drift spacing and reef contact.
Local Intel For Yellowfish Reef
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is the primary activity described; currents may be strong.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive site; the current-sensitive reef layout is better suited to scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the interesting structure sits below comfortable surface range and is best dived from a boat.
Wildlife at Yellowfish Reef
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Yellowfish Reef
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Yellowfish Reef
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
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