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Napoleon Reef

Also known as Napoleon; The Spit

A large madrepore coral tower rising from the sand about 450 m offshore in the Spit area of the lagoon, named for the resident Napoleon…

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A large madrepore coral tower rising from the sand about 450 m offshore in the Spit area of the lagoon, named for the resident Napoleon wrasse. Reached by a long surface swim or by boat. Depth 5–25 m; shore or day boat; Light to moderate offshore current; visibility 20-30 m. Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation

Highlights

  • A large madrepore coral tower rising from the sand about 450 m offshore in the Spit area of the lagoon, named for the resident Napoleon wrasse. Reached by a long surface swim or by boat.

Marine life

  • Napoleon wrasse
  • anthias
  • table coral
  • reef fish
  • barracuda

Good to know

Best season
Year-round; water 21-23 C Jan-Mar, 27-28 C Aug-Sep. Winter northerly winds can close exposed northern sites.
Protected status
Egyptian Red Sea reef; no separate protectorate designation
Fees
No site fee

Dive centres in Dahab

Centres that run Napoleon Reef and the reefs around it.

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