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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

Documented site depths are not a recommended dive depth. Your dive plan stays within your certification limit and takes account of conditions and experience. Read our safety information.

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: CMAS * / OW

How do you dive Maxwell's Reef with us?

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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