Small Giftun Drift
# Small Giftun Drift
Dive Conditions
Discover Small Giftun Drift, a premier diving destination in Hurghada’s Red Sea. This exhilarating drift dive suits intermediate to advanced divers seeking dynamic underwater exploration.
Located near the Giftun Islands, Small Giftun Drift offers spectacular coral formations and vibrant reef ecosystems. Divers encounter stunning hard and soft corals, colorful sponges, and dense fish populations throughout the dive site.
The drift typically occurs at depths between 12-30 meters, allowing divers to explore various reef levels. The moderate to strong current characteristic of this site makes it ideal for drift diving, where divers float with the water movement while observing the surrounding marine life.
Marine encounters frequently include reef sharks, barracuda, groupers, snappers, and schooling jacks. Smaller species like butterflyfish, parrotfish, and wrasses populate the coral gardens. Macro photography enthusiasts appreciate the abundant nudibranchs and crustaceans.
Small Giftun Drift delivers thrilling current diving with world-class visibility and biodiversity, making it a must-experience site for Red Sea diving enthusiasts.
🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site
Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)