Dive-site story
Giftun offers classic Red Sea wall diving alongside shallow coral plateaus. The offshore reefs are shaped by steady currents that feed lush gorgonian fan forests, while open-water passersby often cruise along the edge of the deep drop-off.
Extensive wall sections crowded with large gorgonian sea fans
Drift diving routes tracing the edge of deep drop-offs
Encounters with resident Napoleon wrasse and feeding hawksbill turtles
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring through autumn offers warmer sea temperatures and generally calmer surface conditions
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleon WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill Sea TurtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant MorayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Masked ButterflyfishChaetodon semilarvatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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