How deep is Satellite Reef?

Satellite 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 Satellite Reef?

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

When is the best time to dive Satellite Reef?

The best time to dive Satellite Reef is typically June to September for pelagics; year-round otherwise. Conditions vary, so check the latest reports and forecasts on the dive site page before your trip.

What will I see at Satellite Reef?

Divers at Satellite Reef in Egypt commonly report sightings of Bluestripe snapper, Batfish, Barracuda, Anthias, 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

Satellite Reef

South Sinai, Egypt

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

Boat dive — see Entry & access.

Satellite Reef at a glance

Satellite Reef is a intermediate boat dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–30 m (16–98 ft). Typically most favorable Oct · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluestripe snapper, Batfish, 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 22h ago

0.5 mwaves — under a meter expected

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

Site hazards: Currents at the Ras Mohammed tip; deep drop-offs; boat traffic

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Dive windows this week

Best: Fri

Mon7:00–20:00

Tue7:00–20:00

Wed7:00–20:00

Thu7:00–20:00

Fri7:00–20:00

Sat7:00–20:00

Sun—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:37 · Sunrise 6:03 · Sunset 19:35

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 3.8 km from site · graded 22h 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: Bluestripe snapper, Batfish, Barracuda

Best time: June to September for pelagics; year-round otherwise

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.

Jan63%24°C1.0 m
Feb38%23°C1.2 m
Mar58%23°C0.9 m
Apr61%24°C1.0 m
May55%25°C1.0 m
Jun63%27°C0.9 m
Jul73%29°C0.8 m
Aug65%30°C1.0 m
Sep73%29°C1.0 m
Oct75%28°C1.0 m
Nov67%27°C0.9 m
Dec63%25°C1.0 m

October 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

Bluestripe snapperCommonly seen
BatfishCommonly seen
BarracudaCommonly seen
AnthiasCommonly seen
Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
Grey reef sharkSeasonal
Giant tunaSeasonal
Jackfish / trevallyCommonly seen

Lutjanus fulviflamma recorded here Aug (2 records)
most recent 2012
Amphiprion percula recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2012
Caranx ignobilis recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2012
Chaetodon austriacus recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2015
Chaetodon fasciatus recorded here Feb (1 record)
most recent 2015
Chelonia mydas recorded here Jun (1 record)
most recent 2013
Cymbacephalus beauforti recorded here Aug (1 record)
most recent 2012
Dasyatis pastinaca recorded here Jun (1 record)
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.

Camel Dive Club & Hotel21.6 km
+20693600700 cameldive.com info@cameldive.com
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Maison De La Mer21.6 km
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 hours from OpenStreetMap — call ahead
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Oonas Dive Center22.5 km
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Site details

A coral pinnacle forming the third of the three reefs of the Shark and Yolanda complex at the tip of Ras Mohammed. It rises from depth and is typically dived as part of the Shark-Yolanda circuit, sharing the same dramatic walls, hard-coral cover and pelagic fish life.

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Currents at the Ras Mohammed tip; deep drop-offs; boat traffic

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