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Dahayla South

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

Dahayla South at a glance

Dahayla South is a 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 Anthias, Hard coral, and Lionfish. Recent reports put the water around 27°C (81°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Marine model · graded 2h ago
0.3 mwaves — under half a meter expected

Tap a factor for its source and model point · Forecast 27°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: Fri
Sun9:00–20:00
Mon7:00–20:00
Tue7:00–20:00
Wed7:00–20:00
Thu7:00–20:00
Fri7:00–20:00
Sat7:00–20:00

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:34 · Sunrise 5:59 · Sunset 19:36

Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 15 km from site · graded 2h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

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.

What Divers Say

Known for: Anthias, Hard coral, Lionfish
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

  • AnthiasCommonly seen
  • Hard coralCommonly seen
  • LionfishCommonly seen
  • Sea turtleOccasionally seen
  • Napoleon wrasseOccasionally seen
  • Moray eelOccasionally seen
  • Bluespotted ribbontail rayOccasionally seen
  • BarracudaRarely seen

Fills & rentals nearby

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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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