Dive site · access from Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran
Gordon Reef
The southernmost and easiest of the Tiran reefs, with a sheltered plateau and moorings that make it the most beginner-friendly of the group in calm conditions.
- Depth
- 5–30m
- Current
- Moderate
- Minimum level
- Advanced open water
- Access
- Boat
The case for it
Why dive here
- The wreck of the Loullia aground since 1981
- Shark amphitheatre on the plateau
- Sheltered plateau with moorings, the calmest Tiran reef
Check before booking
What may rule it out
- Advanced open water certification is the stated minimum.
- Moderate current can affect whether the site is suitable on the day.
Access and timing
Plan this through Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran
Best overall months: Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct, Nov. Check the destination planner for operating season, wildlife and other matching sites.
Wildlife
Seen around Sharm el-Sheikh, Ras Mohammed & Tiran
These are destination-level records, not confirmed sightings at Gordon Reef.
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | rare |
| February | rare |
| March | rare |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | rare |
| December | rare |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | not seen |
| February | not seen |
| March | rare |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | rare |
| October | rare |
| November | not seen |
| December | not seen |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | occasional |
| February | occasional |
| March | occasional |
| April | occasional |
| May | occasional |
| June | occasional |
| July | occasional |
| August | occasional |
| September | occasional |
| October | occasional |
| November | occasional |
| December | occasional |
| Month | Likelihood |
|---|---|
| January | commonly seen |
| February | commonly seen |
| March | commonly seen |
| April | commonly seen |
| May | commonly seen |
| June | commonly seen |
| July | commonly seen |
| August | commonly seen |
| September | commonly seen |
| October | commonly seen |
| November | commonly seen |
| December | commonly seen |
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Sources & last checked
Checked July 2026
Research is source-backed, but conditions and fees should still be confirmed locally.
View 2 sources and checking notes
- Gordon Reef, Straits of Tiran, SSI
- Gordon Reef, Red Sea Diving
Note on the data: Listed as advanced_open_water to match the region default for Tiran; the sheltered plateau can suit Open Water divers in calm conditions. Coordinates approximate.