Satellite Reef - Sharm el-Sheikh

Satellite Reef sits a little off the main coast in Sharm, a standalone pinnacle often feeling like its own little world. We've had some really calm dives here, making it a good spot for easing into the Red Sea's currents, though it can pick up. You’ll find plenty of parrotfish, like the Candelamoa, chomping away at the coral, and look out for the resident bandcheek wrasse darting between the formations. Keep an eye on the blue – we’ve occasionally spotted dolphins passing by, from the smaller bridled to the bigger bottlenose. If you're after a relaxed dive with a chance of pelagic surprises, Satellite Reef usually delivers.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.724455, 34.257523
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 Satellite Reef

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 Satellite Reef

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