How deep is Gordon reef?

Gordon reef has a depth range of 5–30 metres (16–98 feet). Check the dive site page for current conditions and any depth-specific guidance before planning your dive.

Can beginners dive Gordon reef?

Gordon reef is rated as intermediate difficulty, which may not suit new divers. A Open Water; AOWD with drift experience recommended certification or equivalent is suggested. Consider your experience level, conditions, and local guidance before planning.

When is the best time to dive Gordon reef?

The best time to dive Gordon reef is typically Year-round; summer for pelagics. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Gordon reef?

Divers at Gordon reef in Egypt commonly report sightings of Grey reef shark, Whitetip reef shark, Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, and Napoleon wrasse. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.

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IntermediateBoat entry

Gordon reef

South Sinai, Egypt

Open Water suggested5–30 m depthBoat entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

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Gordon reef at a glance

Gordon reef is a intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Nov · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Grey reef shark, Whitetip reef shark, and Barracuda. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (84°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 3h ago

0.1 mwaves — under half a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Strong, unpredictable currents in the strait; vertical walls; shipping lane and boat traffic

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

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 5:35 · Sunrise 6:01 · Sunset 19:35

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.1 km from site · graded 3h 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: Barracuda, Jackfish / trevally, Anthias

Best time: Year-round; summer for pelagics

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

Grey reef sharkSeasonal
Whitetip reef sharkOccasionally seen
BarracudaCommonly seen
Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
TurtleOccasionally seen
TunaSeasonal

Pterois volitans recorded here Jan, Aug, Oct–Nov (6 records)
most recent 2013
Taeniura lymma recorded here Aug, Nov (4 records)
most recent 2014
Chaetodon lineolatus recorded here Aug, Oct–Nov (3 records)
most recent 2012
Scarus psittacus recorded here Oct–Nov (3 records)
most recent 2012
Variola louti recorded here Aug, Oct–Nov (3 records)
most recent 2012
Amphiprion bicinctus recorded here Jan, Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Cephalopholis argus recorded here Oct–Nov (2 records)
most recent 2012
Gymnothorax griseus recorded here Oct, Dec (2 records)
most recent 2013

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.

Diving Center3.9 km
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PADI Diving center4.2 km
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Extra Divers Ras Nasrani4.4 km
extradivers-worldwide.com
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Oonas Dive Center14.0 km
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Maison De La Mer15.1 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Camel Dive Club & Hotel15.3 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Site details

The southernmost of the four named reefs in the Strait of Tiran, mapped by 19th-century British cartographers. It features vertical walls at the ends and a large plateau around 25m on the south-eastern side, often dived as a drift, with the rusting Loullia freighter wreck marking the reef top.

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Strong, unpredictable currents in the strait; vertical walls; shipping lane and boat traffic

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