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Dahayla South

South Sinai, EgyptDirections
Open Water suggested5–25 m depthBoth entryRash guard or 2mm shorty typical

Dahayla South at a glance

Dahayla South 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 Lionfish, Anthias, and Hard coral. Recent reports put the water around 28°C (82°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 13h ago
0.6 mwaves — under a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 28°C · seasonal avg 28°C

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

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Dive windows this week

Best: Mon
Fri—
Sat7:00–19:00
Sun7:00–19:00
Mon7:00–15:00
Tue7:00–19:00
Wed7:00–11:00
Thu7:00–13:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 6:01 · Sunrise 6:24 · Sunset 18:52

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · graded 13h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

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What Divers Say

Known for: Lionfish, Anthias, Hard coral
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. Jan100%23°C0.6 m
  2. Feb99%21°C0.8 m
  3. Mar97%22°C0.6 m
  4. Apr100%23°C0.7 m
  5. May100%24°C0.7 m
  6. Jun99%26°C0.7 m
  7. Jul100%28°C0.5 m
  8. Aug100%29°C0.7 m
  9. Sep100%28°C0.7 m
  10. Oct100%26°C0.7 m
  11. Nov100%26°C0.5 m
  12. Dec100%24°C0.5 m

January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November, and December havetypically 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

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 South is a reef dive on the coast north of the Blue Hole in the Dahayla stretch toward the Ras Abu Galum protectorate. It offers pristine coral gardens reached by boat or camel.

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

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