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Egypt · Gubal Straits

Small Crack

Also known as: Small Passage

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - Possibly in the sheltered lagoon, though not explicitly confirmed

Safety notes

Strong, unpredictable tidal currents; surge within the narrow channel passages

Permits & fees

South Sinai/Ras Mohammed National Park diving fee typically applies

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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