How deep is Far Garden?

Far Garden has a depth range of 5–40 metres (16–131 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Far Garden?

Far Garden is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water (Advanced recommended for wall/depth) certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Far Garden?

The best time to dive Far Garden is typically Year-round; pelagic encounters more likely in summer. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Far Garden?

Divers at Far Garden in Egypt commonly report sightings of Gorgonian sea fan, Anthias, Napoleon wrasse, Bluespotted stingray, and Manta ray. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Far Garden

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested5–40 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Far Garden at a glance

Far Garden is a intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–40 m (16–131 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Gorgonian sea fan, Anthias, and Napoleon wrasse. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 4h ago

0.2 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 29°C · seasonal avg 29°C

Site hazards: Currents can be moderate to strong on the exposed northern headland; depth easily exceeds recreational limits along the wall.

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Dive windows this week

Best: Sun

Sun9:00–20:00

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:36 · Sunrise 6:02 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 11 km from site · graded 4h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Gorgonian sea fan, Anthias, Butterflyfish

Best time: Year-round; pelagic encounters more likely in summer

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

Jan94%24°C0.5 m
Feb84%23°C0.7 m
Mar90%23°C0.5 m
Apr77%24°C0.6 m
May69%25°C0.7 m
Jun74%27°C0.6 m
Jul90%29°C0.4 m
Aug77%30°C0.5 m
Sep76%28°C0.6 m
Oct91%27°C0.6 m
Nov97%27°C0.5 m
Dec94%25°C0.5 m

November hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Gorgonian sea fanCommonly seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
Bluespotted stingrayOccasionally seen
Manta raySeasonal
Whale sharkRarely seen
ButterflyfishCommonly seen
Moray eelOccasionally seen
Sea turtleOccasionally seen

Pterois volitans recorded here Aug, Nov–Dec (6 records)
most recent 2021
Amphiprion percula recorded here Aug, Nov (4 records)
most recent 2021
Arothron diadematus recorded here Aug, Nov–Dec (3 records)
most recent 2021
Aluterus scriptus recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Chaetodon fasciatus recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2013
Cheilinus undulatus recorded here Aug, Nov (2 records)
most recent 2021
Chelonia mydas recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2013
Cyclichthys spilostylus recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012

Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

Fills & rentals nearby

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

Oonas Dive Center2.3 km
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Maison De La Mer3.3 km
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Camel Dive Club & Hotel3.4 km
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Extra Divers Ras Nasrani7.9 km
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PADI Diving center8.1 km
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Diving Center14.0 km
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Site details

Far Garden is the northernmost of the three Gardens dive sites reached by boat from Naama Bay. The topography is a sloping coral wall dropping to around 40 m, fronted at the start of the dive by large coral pinnacles draped with gorgonian fan corals and several small caves. The exposed headland acts as a channel for larger pelagics, with occasional manta ray and whale shark sightings.

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Currents can be moderate to strong on the exposed northern headland; depth easily exceeds recreational limits along the wall.

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