Hurghada reef intermediate

Stone Beach

An eastern Big Giftun reef with a large yellow hard-coral slope below the boat lines, sandy patches and a drop-off with overhangs to the north.

Max depth
40 m
Visibility
– m
Current
mild
Difficulty
intermediate
Boat time
– min
Suitable for
open-water, advanced
Plan the dive

Site map

Stone Beach dive site map with depths and routes

Dive-site guide

The site guide recommends a shallow return route around 8 m, where schooling fish and small animals can be found. The northern edge has a drop-off and an overhang around 40 m.

What you'll see

Site highlights

  • Stationary or one-way routes
  • Sand patches around 14 m and 18 m
  • Shallow schools of fish and small marine life