Beacon Reef

# Beacon Reef

Beacon Reef is a premier diving destination located in Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, in the Red Sea. This spectacular site features a dramatic coral-covered pinnacle rising from depths of 60-80 meters, making it suitable for advanced and experienced divers only.

Divers explore vibrant hard and soft coral formations teeming with Red Sea marine life. Common sightings include reef sharks, barracuda schools, grouper, snappers, and colorful reef fish navigating the intricate coral structures. The site’s strong currents create an exhilarating drift dive experience, attracting large pelagic species.

The reef’s steep walls and narrow channels offer diverse underwater topography, with coral gardens showcasing anemones, nudibranchs, and crustaceans. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

Due to its depth and challenging currents, Beacon Reef requires advanced certification and excellent buoyancy control. The site is best explored during calmer months when conditions allow safe navigation of this thrilling Red Sea pinnacle dive.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Pyjama Slug Chromodoris quadricolor tamsynmann

Yellowmargin Moray Gymnothorax flavimarginatus selimtureli

Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus lovelyclemmy

Variable-lined Fusilier Caesio varilineata lovelyclemmy

Red Sea Raccoon Butterflyfish Chaetodon fasciatus lovelyclemmy

Suez Fusilier Caesio suevica lovelyclemmy

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)