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Dive site guide · Dahab, Nuweiba & Taba · Other / unclassified

The Sinker (Nuweiba) — dive site guide

Also known as Sunk Buoy, Sinkers, Buoy, The Sinker

The Sinker (Nuweiba) is a dive site at Nuweiba, on the Gulf of Aqaba coast of Sinai. Published dive guides record a maximum of about 35 m. Published positions disagree, so the map shows an approximate area. 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 The Sinker (Nuweiba)
Illustrative photo — not taken at this site.
Site type Other / unclassified
Max documented depth 35 m
Typical depth about 10 m
Current Moderate
Visibility 5–10 m
Access Day boat

What's the underwater landscape like?

Sources describe Dive site activities, Marine biology, First dive and Dive training.

  • Artificial structures

Who can dive it?

Recommended minimum: All divers (per wannadive)

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