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Dahayla North

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
Open Water suggested5–25 m (16–82 ft) depthBoth entry3mm wetsuit typical

Dahayla North at a glance

Dahayla North is an intermediate both dive site in South Sinai, Egypt with depths of 5–25 m (16–82 ft). Typically most favorable Jul–Jan · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Hard coral, Napoleon wrasse, and Sea turtle. Recent reports put the water around 26°C (78°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Favorable window now· until 19:00 · sunset 18:01

Forecast for this hour · 10:00 · run 2 h ago
0.1 m (0.2 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 78°F · seasonal avg 79°F)

Site hazards: Remote location north of the Blue Hole; access by boat or camel; mild currents

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Dive windows this week

Smallest waves: Tue
Mon9:00–19:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Tue7:00–19:00 favorable

0.0 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.1 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Wed7:00–18:00 favorable

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

Thu7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 5 kn wind (0.2 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Fri7:00–18:00 favorable

0.2 m waves · 6 kn wind (0.8 ft waves · 6 kn wind)

Sat7:00–18:00 favorable

0.3 m waves · 5 kn wind (1.0 ft waves · 5 kn wind)

Sun7:00–18:00 favorable

0.1 m waves · 9 kn wind (0.3 ft waves · 9 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 6:25 · Sunrise 6:49 · Sunset 18:01 · some windows run past sunset

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · updated 26 Oct, 08:23 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: Hard coral, Lionfish, Anthias
Best time: Year-round in calm 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 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

Facts from OpenStreetMap, corrected by the community — listed by distance only. Details change; confirm with the shop.

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Data updated June 2026

Site details

Dahayla North is a reef dive on the coast north of the Blue Hole, in the stretch leading toward the Ras Abu Galum protectorate. It offers untouched coral gardens and is reached by boat or camel safari.

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Remote location north of the Blue Hole; access by boat or camel; mild currents

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