Middle Reef

Site Position

80 minutes cruising from Safaga ;  east of Safaga island.

Sea Conditions

Exposed to sea and weather, yet fairly protected on south side. Currents may be prominent.

Profile/Specifics

Depth 0-12 meters. Large circular reef, fringed by dozens of pinnacles. Scenic coral gardens and coral boulders. Stretches of amazing canyons and caves. Drift dives are fashionable.

Aquatic Panorama

• Brain coral
• Soft coral
• Gorgonias
• Lyretail anthias
• Crown butterflyfish
• Twinspot snapper
• White tip reef shark