Far Garden - Sharm el-Sheikh

Far Garden offers a relaxed drift, often starting a bit north and letting the current carry you gently along the wall. We’ve found the reef top here, around 10 to 15 metres, particularly lovely for its resident Red Sea clown surgeonfish and the occasional yellowtail surgeonfish darting between the corals. Drop a bit deeper, and you might spot a shy rock cod tucked into a crevice or a cowfish meandering past. While it's not the most dramatic dive in Sharm, it’s a solid choice for a second or third dive of the day, especially if you’re looking for a comfortable, unhurried experience with good chances of spotting those smaller, often overlooked species.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.915005, 34.358875
Type
reef
Maximum Depth
10-25m

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Far Garden

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Far Garden

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories