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Aida (Aida II)

Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
AOW suggested25–60 m (82–197 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Aida (Aida II) at a glance

Aida (Aida II) is an advanced boat dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt with depths of 25–60 m (82–197 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Grouper, Trevally, and Glassfish. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (80°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:03

Forecast for this hour · 12:00 · run 15 h ago
0.4 m (1.2 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — about a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°C · seasonal avg 27°C ( · Forecast 80°F · seasonal avg 81°F)

Site hazards: Deep wreck on a steep slope with the stern below recreational limits, strong currents, exposed liveaboard-only location, decompression risk

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Dive windows this week

Lightest wind: Mon
Mon7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 10 kn wind (1.5 ft waves · 10 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 14 kn wind (1.9 ft waves · 14 kn wind)

Fri7:00–19:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 15 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 12 kn wind (2.2 ft waves · 12 kn wind)

SunNot in the forecast yet

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

Every forecast dive window each day, site-local time, from wave and wind forecasts. Numbers under each bar are daylight averages.

First light 6:22 · Sunrise 6:45 · Sunset 18:03 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 5.0 km from site · updated 25 Oct, 20:17 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Grouper, Trevally, Glassfish
Best time: May to September during the Brothers Islands liveaboard season

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. January, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  2. February, 28% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 1.4 m (4.7 ft), wind has typically been 20 knots
  3. March, 59% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (74°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.7 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots
  4. April, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.9 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  5. May, 42% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.1 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  6. June, 57% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (3.8 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  7. July, 82% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.7 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 46% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 30°C (86°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  9. September, 39% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (84°F), waves have typically been 1.3 m (4.2 ft), wind has typically been 19 knots
  10. October, 56% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (81°F), waves have typically been 1.2 m (4.0 ft), wind has typically been 18 knots
  11. November, 61% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 27°C (80°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.5 ft), wind has typically been 16 knots
  12. December, 63% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 25°C (77°F), waves have typically been 1.1 m (3.6 ft), wind has typically been 17 knots

July has typically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

Rough labels: “Commonly seen” usually means two or more recorded sightings near this site in public dive logs (GBIF), “Occasionally seen” one; “Seasonal” and “Rarely seen” come from dive-guide research. Not a measured rate.

Fills & rentals nearby

No dive shops mapped within 25 km (16 mi). Know one? Add it to the map.

Data updated June 2026

Site details

The Aida (Aida II) was a 75 m Italian-built vessel later used as an Egyptian troop and supply transport that struck the western side of Big Brother Island in September 1957. The wreck lies on a steep slope with the bow around 25 m and the stern dropping to roughly 60 m, now richly overgrown with corals. It sits about 100 m from the Numidia and is reserved for experienced divers because of the depth and current.

wallwreck

Deep wreck on a steep slope with the stern below recreational limits, strong currents, exposed liveaboard-only location, decompression risk

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