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Big Brother South Plateau

Egypt
AOW suggestedStrong currents25–60 m (82–197 ft) depthBoat entry3mm wetsuit typical

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Big Brother South Plateau at a glance

Big Brother South Plateau is an advanced boat dive site in Egypt with depths of 25–60 m (82–197 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Barracuda, Bluefin trevally, and Dogtooth tuna. 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 · 14:00 · run 5 h ago
0.5 m (1.6 ft)waves — under a meter expected (waves — about two feet 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: Strong currents · Down-currents · Deep drop-offs

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Dive windows this week

Mon9:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 4 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 3 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.4 m waves · 6 kn wind (1.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Thu7:00–19:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 13 kn wind (2.3 ft waves · 13 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.7 m waves · 11 kn wind (2.4 ft waves · 11 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.5 m waves · 15 kn wind (1.7 ft waves · 15 kn wind)

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 2.6 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 08:22 EEST

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Barracuda, Bluefin trevally, Dogtooth tuna
Best time: May to September

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 recorded at this site, by month

Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, 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.

  • Peacock Cod recorded here May (1 record)

    Cephalopholis argusmost recent 2013

Newest record here: 2013. Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.

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 South Plateau projects from the southern tip of Big Brother, beginning near 25-30m and extending roughly 500m south while dropping past 60m at its point. A cleaning station on the plateau draws sharks, and the surrounding walls fall sheer below 80m. Currents here are typically strong, making it a classic drift along the reef's flank.

driftwall

Strong currents

Down-currents

Deep drop-offs

Remote location

Boat traffic

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