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Middle Reef

Also known as Middle Reef Safaga; Shaab el Wusta

A maze of coral blocks between 5 m and beyond 40 m, roughly 90 minutes out of Safaga. Excellent for one-way drift dives through the…

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A maze of coral blocks between 5 m and beyond 40 m, roughly 90 minutes out of Safaga. Excellent for one-way drift dives through the labyrinth. Depth 5–40 m; day boat; Light to moderate, most often dived as a one-way drift. Occasional stronger flow between the blocks. current; visibility 20-30 m. Red Sea coastal protectorate waters.

Highlights

  • A maze of coral blocks between 5 m and beyond 40 m, roughly 90 minutes out of Safaga. Excellent for one-way drift dives through the labyrinth.

Marine life

  • reef fish schools
  • moray eel
  • stingray
  • glassfish
  • hard coral blocks
  • occasional eagle ray

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; long boat run so settled weather is preferred.
Protected status
Red Sea coastal protectorate waters.
Fees
Covered by the day-boat environmental charge.

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