Sunk Buoy Suggest edit

Egypt Suggest · South Sinai Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

IntermediateRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

10.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

45 minAvg dive time

March to NovemberBest months

26.0–30.0 °CWater (summer)

22.0–26.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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Sunk Buoy is a popular dive site located in Nuweiba, Egypt, known for its vibrant marine life and artificial reef structure created by a sunken buoy. The site offers divers a chance to explore diverse underwater ecosystems.

Diving at Sunk Buoy typically involves exploring the buoy itself and the surrounding coral formations. Divers can expect to see a variety of fish species, corals, and possibly larger marine life such as turtles. The site is suitable for divers of different skill levels.

Conditions

Visibility: 10.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–30.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 22.0–26.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand coral rock Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Best lighting conditions are during midday; use a wide-angle lens for reef shots.

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