Dive-site story
Near Garden sits just north of Naama Bay along the Sharm El Sheikh coastline. The site features a fringing reef flat that extends outward into a gentle coral-covered slope before dropping into deeper water. Divers explore large coral heads, sandy plateaus dotted with pinnacles, and sheltered gullies that provide refuge for diverse Red Sea fish.
Extensive hard coral formations including massive porites and salad coral heads
Sheltered conditions suitable for check-out dives, night dives, and photography
Frequent encounters with resting blue-spotted ribbontail rays on the sandy patches
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is reliable year-round, though autumn and spring offer optimal water and air temperatures.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue-spotted ribbontail rayTaeniura lymma | Common | ||||||||||||
| Red Sea bannerfishHeniochus intermedius | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant morayGymnothorax javanicus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Hawksbill turtleEretmochelys imbricata | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| LionfishPterois miles | Common |
Marine forecast
