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Canyon

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
AOW suggested12–30 m (39–98 ft) depthShore entry3mm wetsuit typical

Canyon at a glance

Canyon is an advanced shore dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 12–30 m (39–98 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Bluespotted ribbontail ray, Moray eel, and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (79°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Next window today· 7:00–19:00 · favorable · sunset 18:01

Forecast for this hour · 0:00 · run 4 h ago
0.0 m (0.1 ft)waves — under half a meter expected (waves — under a foot expected)

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 26°C · seasonal avg 26°C ( · Forecast 79°F · seasonal avg 79°F)

Site hazards: Overhead/cavern environment; depth; trapped-air bubble pockets; narrow passages requiring good buoyancy

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Dive windows this week

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.1 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

Wed7:00–19:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 3 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 3 kn wind)

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.7 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.6 m waves · 8 kn wind (1.8 ft waves · 8 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

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

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 4 kn wind (0.5 ft waves · 4 kn wind)

MonNot 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 6:26 · Sunrise 6:50 · Sunset 18:01 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 20:23 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: Lionfish, Anthias, Glassfish
Best time: Year-round; spring and autumn for best conditions

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, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (2.0 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  2. February, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 21°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.8 m (2.5 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots
  3. March, 97% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 22°C (71°F), waves have typically been 0.6 m (1.9 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots
  4. April, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 23°C (73°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.1 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  5. May, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  6. June, 99% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.3 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots
  7. July, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (83°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.5 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  8. August, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 29°C (85°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 14 knots, historically most favorable
  9. September, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 28°C (82°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.4 ft), wind has typically been 13 knots, historically most favorable
  10. October, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (79°F), waves have typically been 0.7 m (2.2 ft), wind has typically been 12 knots, historically most favorable
  11. November, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 26°C (78°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.7 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable
  12. December, 100% of days have historically been favorable, water has typically been 24°C (75°F), waves have typically been 0.5 m (1.8 ft), wind has typically been 10 knots, historically most favorable

January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December have 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.

  • Bluespotted Lagoon Ray recorded here Jun (3 records)

    Taeniura lymmamost recent 2012

  • Chaetodon fasciatus recorded here Jun (3 records)

    most recent 2012

  • Common Parrotfish recorded here Jun (3 records)

    Scarus psittacusmost recent 2012

  • Lionfish recorded here Jun, Sep (3 records)

    Pterois volitansmost recent 2012

  • Pennant Coral Fish recorded here Jun (3 records)

    Heniochus acuminatusmost recent 2012

  • Threadfin Butterflyfish recorded here Jun (3 records)

    Chaetodon aurigamost recent 2012

  • Twoband anemonefish recorded here Jun (3 records)

    Amphiprion bicinctusmost recent 2012

  • Broomtail Wrasse recorded here Jun, Sep (2 records)

    Cheilinus lunulatusmost recent 2012

Newest record here: 2012. 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

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

The Canyon is an underwater fissure created by ancient seismic activity that split the reef table. Divers descend a sandy slope to the canyon, whose interior runs from about 18 m at the entry to roughly 30 m at the bottom, with a famous fishbowl coral garden and air pockets along the way.

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Overhead/cavern environment; depth; trapped-air bubble pockets; narrow passages requiring good buoyancy

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