moderate Diving Hurghada

Panorama Reef (Safaga)

Also known as: Panorama Reef Safaga Safaga Panorama

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Depth Range

5–30m

Difficulty

moderate

Offshore reef near Safaga with current along the outer wall - good for drift diving, Advanced Open Water recommended

Sea conditions at Panorama Reef (Safaga) today

Good for diving

Sea

27.7°C

Waves

0.9 m

Wind

14 kn NW

Air

25°C

Today

1.0 m · 18 kn

Tue 6

1.2 m · 19 kn

Wed 7

1.0 m · 17 kn

Thu 8

1.0 m · 15 kn

Fri 9

1.1 m · 15 kn

Sat 10

1.0 m · 14 kn

Sun 11

0.7 m · 11 kn

Water is 27.7°C — 3 mm full wetsuit is the usual choice.

Updated 05:20 · Full conditions & 7-day outlook
Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Model values for the area, not a reading at the reef — your skipper and guide make the call on the day.

Panorama Reef is a large offshore reef near Safaga, prized for its shark sightings, big schools of fish and a long wall that suits drift diving, and it is one of the best dives in the Safaga area of the Red Sea.

A shallow plateau at about 5-12 m gives way to a steep wall that falls well beyond recreational depth. Along it you can see reef sharks at times, occasional hammerheads in season, Napoleon wrasse, tuna, barracuda, giant morays and clouds of anthias over healthy hard and soft coral. Current is part of the appeal and part of the challenge, which is why Panorama Reef is a favourite of experienced divers looking for big fish action away from the crowds.

Panorama Reef is dived from Safaga, about 60 km south of Hurghada, so it is normally a full-day trip with a road transfer. Advanced Open Water and comfort with drift diving are advised, and Nitrox helps with multiple dives. Conditions depend on wind and swell, and the boat captain decides on the day.

What You Might See

Reef sharks (at times) Hammerhead sharks (occasional, seasonal) Napoleon wrasse Barracuda & tuna Clouds of anthias Giant moray eels

Suitable for

Divers with some experience
Advanced Open Water recommended
Deep-dive training useful
Snorkellers (shallow top only)

Best time to dive here

Divable all year — the Red Sea has no closed season. Water runs from about 22°C in February to 30°C in August, and March–May and September–November give the most comfortable mix of warm water, light wind and good visibility. Conditions at this site: Offshore reef near Safaga with current along the outer wall - good for drift diving, Advanced Open Water recommended

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Where it is

This site is the highlighted pin; the others are the rest of the reefs around Hurghada. Boat times are from the main harbour and vary with sea conditions.