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Tidal currents, visibility variability, and fauna around Shaab Mahmoud.
Dive Spot Guide•
Small Crack
Red Sea crack dive with strong current and soft corals
Shaab Mahmoud’s crack links the outer reef to the lagoon, so tide timing matters as much as the route itself.
About Small Crack
Small Crack is a boat-access reef passage in Shaab Mahmoud on Egypt’s Red Sea liveaboard circuit. The dive threads a narrow opening between the outer reef and lagoon, turning into a current-driven swim-through or drift depending on the tide. Expect brilliant soft corals, dense reef life, and a site that rewards precise timing more than depth.
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Research Estimate At Small Crack
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 20m
AccessChallenging entry effort
CoralPristine, vibrant coral
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesLimited facilities
CurrentVery strong current
Where Is Small Crack?
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Small Crack Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 18m
Depth Note
The channel itself is shallow, but the passage sweeps into deeper reef and lagoon water.
Best Season
Year-round, with the best windows when the sea is calm and the tide is favorable.
Typical Conditions
Tide-driven channel dive with strong current, vivid coral, and visibility that drops fast when weather and flow turn.
Safety & Access At Small Crack
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Overhead environmentStrong current
Safety Notes
The crack is current-sensitive and effectively a passage dive; precise buoyancy and timing matter.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only, and the passage is tide-dependent.
Legal Notes
Use operator timing and skip the channel if current or weather is wrong.
Local Intel For Small Crack
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Scuba route transits the crack in the reef, connecting the outside reef and the lagoon.
Freediving
Not a freedive site; the current and passage structure make scuba the right mode.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the crack and current are for scuba divers.
Wildlife at Small Crack
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Small Crack
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Small Crack
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility20m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
