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Satellite Reef

Intermediate 📍 Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
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# Satellite Reef – Sharm El Sheikh

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 40m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Satellite Reef is a premier dive destination located off the coast of Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. This spectacular Red Sea site features a stunning coral reef system with dramatic drop-offs and vibrant coral formations that attract divers of all experience levels.

Divers explore spectacular hard and soft coral gardens, encountering abundant marine life including schools of fusiliers, snappers, and jacks. The reef is home to reef sharks, groupers, barracudas, and colorful reef fish. Macro enthusiasts discover nudibranchs, crustaceans, and other small creatures among the coral.

The site ranges from 5 to 40+ meters deep, offering options for both recreational and advanced divers. The reef’s structure includes slopes, walls, and coral pinnacles providing diverse diving experiences. Conditions are generally excellent with good visibility and moderate currents.

Satellite Reef is ideal for all certification levels, though deeper sections suit experienced divers. The site’s pristine coral health and rich biodiversity make it one of Sharm El Sheikh’s most rewarding dives, perfect for both guided tours and exploration.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Ostracion — seen at this dive site
Ostracion Ostracion cystops
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus mbp349
Steephead Parrotfish — seen at this dive site
Steephead Parrotfish Chlorurus gibbus lakinga
Red Sea Anemonefish — seen at this dive site
Red Sea Anemonefish Amphiprion bicinctus cleopatrabrowne
Indian Lionfish — seen at this dive site
Indian Lionfish Pterois miles tuenf
White-spotted Puffer — seen at this dive site
White-spotted Puffer Arothron hispidus mbp349

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 40 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS 27.7242°, 34.2574°