AtlasHurghadaEntry · big-giftun-drift-hurghada

The Big Giftun (Erg Diana / Sha'ab Sabina).

Drop-offs and drifts off Hurghada's signature island

Hurghada5–30mIntermediateBoat entryViz 20-30 m
Depth
5–30m
Visibility
20-30 m
Current
Mild to moderate, drift
Water temp
22-28°C
Best season
Year-round
Entry
Boat
About this site

Big Giftun's eastern flank offers spectacular wall and drift diving along steep reef faces that plunge into the blue, fringed by hard and soft corals. The plateau and drop-offs host turtles, Napoleon wrasse, groupers and frequent passing pelagics, with occasional reef sharks on the deeper edges. Currents can be brisk, making it a rewarding drift for more experienced divers.

What you'll see
Steep coral walls and drop-offs
Turtles and Napoleon wrasse
Drift diving along the reef
Healthy soft-coral cover
Location
Red Sea · Egypt
Location
27.2163° N · 33.9543° E

Marine life

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Hazards & safety

Things that have caught divers here before.

Currents on the wall
Boat traffic
Depth on the drop-off

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