Rocky Island
A small, steep-sided island about 5-6 km south-east of Zabargad, ringed by sheer walls and a narrow plateau for safety stops. Schooling snappers and surgeonfish, grey reef sharks, great barracuda, groupers and napoleon wrasse are typical, and it ranks among the top dives of the southern Red Sea.
Facts
- Region: Southern Red Sea – Egypt
- Area: Rocky Island & Zabargad
- Depth: 5–40 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: wall, drift, reef
- Coordinates: 23.5659, 36.2446 (approximate)
- Highlights: grey reef shark, oceanic whitetip shark, barracuda, snapper, grouper, napoleon wrasse, sweetlips, anthias, soft coral
- Tips: Check the current before entry; the north side and east point drifts are for experienced divers, the south side is the easiest.