AtlasSt John'sEntry · gota-kebir

The Gota Kebir.

Large reef with tunnels and twin plateaus

St John's5–30mIntermediateBoat entryViz 20–30 m
Depth
5–30m
Visibility
20–30 m
Current
Mild to moderate
Water temp
24–29°C
Best season
Year-round
Entry
Boat
About this site

Gota Kebir (Gota Mokhtar) is the largest reef of St John's, an extensive system that breaks the surface and is riddled with tunnels, caves and coral pinnacles. Two plateaus at roughly 15 m and 30 m host schooling jacks and barracuda, with mantas occasionally cruising the southern point. Its sheltered tunnels make it a versatile site for divers of all levels.

What you'll see
Maze of tunnels and swim-throughs
Twin plateaus with jacks and barracuda
Coral pinnacle forest
Seasonal mantas at the south plateau
Location
Red Sea · Egypt
Location
23.4570° N · 35.8590° E

Marine life

What's likely & what's possible.

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Hazards & safety

Things that have caught divers here before.

Tunnel and cavern overhead environment
Currents on exposed points
Disorientation in coral maze

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