Middle Garden - Sharm el-Sheikh

Middle Garden sits snugly between Far Garden and Near Garden, as the name suggests. It’s a comfortable drift dive, often chosen when the main current runs north, giving us a gentle ride along the reef wall. Keep an eye out for the Red Sea Clown Surgeonfish darting through the coral, and we often spot schools of Yellowtail Sweepers hanging under overhangs. While not a massive pelagic magnet, we’ve been lucky enough to see Grey Dolphins here, and even a Whale Shark once, though that’s definitely a lottery win. It’s a solid, easy dive, perfect for a relaxed afternoon with good light.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.912960, 34.351120
Type
reef

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 Middle 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 Middle 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