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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Reef

Maxwell's Reef — dive site guide

Maxwell's Reef is a reef at Taba, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. The deepest documented point is around 40 m. Its exact position has not been independently confirmed yet. It is usually dived from local boats or the shore; ask us whether it fits your plans.

Illustrative Red Sea diving photo — not taken at Maxwell's Reef
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Reef
Max documented depth 40 m
Typical depth about 12 m
Current Mild
Visibility 10–30 m
Access Day boat
Boat time Long boat time (> 30min)

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe Drift dive and Big fishes.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW (per wannadive)

How is it dived?

Getting there: Long boat time (> 30min) from not stated.

Maxwell's Reef isn't on our regular trips from Hurghada. Tell us what you have in mind and we'll tell you honestly whether we can help.

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