Dive-site story
Situated at the northern headland of the bay just outside Naama Bay, Far Garden features a dramatic underwater landscape consisting of a sloping reef wall adorned with massive coral pinnacles and overhangs. Divers often drift along the drop-off where giant gorgonian fan corals thrive before exploring shallower reef formations scattered across sandy shelves. The site transitions from a sheltered plateau to open-water corners where pelagic species occasionally cruise past in the blue.
Extensive gorgonian fan coral colonies decorating the deeper wall sections and drop-offs
Large coral towers and pinnacles that shelter dense glassfish aggregations
Frequent encounters with hawksbill turtles feeding among the soft corals
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving runs year-round, with the warmest waters and best overall conditions occurring from spring through late autumn.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bluespotted Ribbontail RayTaeniura lymma | Common |
Marine forecast
