Dive-site story
Gordon Reef sits as the southernmost reef in the Straits of Tiran, marked on the surface by the rusting hull of the cargo ship Loullia perched atop the reef crest. Underwater, divers explore a wide sandy plateau scattered with coral bommies and a shark amphitheater before the seafloor drops away into the blue. The sheltered southern slope allows for relaxed mooring dives, while the eastern and northern walls offer swift drift diving past massive gorgonian fans and soft corals.
The prominent superstructure of the Loullia shipwreck resting on the surface reef flats
A wide sandy plateau hosting garden eel colonies and sleeping whitetip reef sharks
Expansive coral gardens featuring large brain corals and table Acropora formations
Drift diving along the drop-off with occasional pelagic passersby
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calmer sea states and warmer water predominate through spring, summer, and autumn, with pelagic shark sightings peaking in the warmer months.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitetip reef sharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill sea turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted garden eelHeteroconger hassi | Common | ||||||||||||
| Napoleon wrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Scalloped hammerheadSphyrna lewini | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
