Woodhouse Reef

# Woodhouse Reef, Sharm El Sheikh

Woodhouse Reef is a popular diving destination located in Sharm El Sheikh, Sinai, Egypt. This scenic reef site offers depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for both intermediate and advanced divers. The reef features stunning coral formations, including hard and soft corals that create a vibrant underwater landscape.

Divers can expect to encounter diverse marine life at Woodhouse Reef, including reef sharks, groupers, snappers, and various species of tropical fish. The site’s healthy coral ecosystem supports an abundance of smaller species such as butterflyfish, parrotfish, and wrasses. Occasional encounters with larger pelagic species add to the excitement of dives here.

The site presents moderate to challenging conditions depending on the specific area explored. Strong currents are common, particularly in deeper sections, requiring good buoyancy control and experience. Visibility typically ranges from 15 to 30 meters, offering excellent opportunities for underwater photography. Woodhouse Reef remains a must-visit destination for divers seeking vibrant reef ecosystems and abundant marine biodiversity in the Red Sea.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Plain Moray Gymnothorax cinerascens andrii_b

Napoleon Wrasse Cheilinus undulatus bernatpescaire

Red Sea Goatfish Parupeneus forsskali barrylyons

Yellowbreast Wrasse Anampses twistii brentonprigge

Multilined Puffer Arothron multilineatus bernatpescaire

Blue-spotted Cornetfish Fistularia commersonii jpsilva

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)